Only state-licensed low-THC Compassionate Use dispensaries are legal in Texas; Richardson zoning does not establish recreational or medical marijuana dispensary categories.
Retail marijuana dispensaries are not permitted anywhere in Texas because the state does not license recreational or full-program medical marijuana sales. The only legal cannabis retail activity is conducted by Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) dispensing organizations licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety under Occupations Code Chapter 169, which authorizes low-THC cannabis (under 1% THC) for qualifying medical conditions. As of 2026, only three TCUP licensees operate in Texas, and none are located in Richardson. If a TCUP satellite location sought to open in Richardson, it would be regulated as a pharmacy or medical office use under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, requiring commercial zoning and likely a Specific Use Permit. CBD and hemp retail stores are legal and treated as general retail.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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