Cannabis Regulations in Denton County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Denton County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Denton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Denton County and throughout Texas. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481 classifies marijuana as a Penalty Group substance, and growing any amount is a felony offense. There are no local exceptions or home grow provisions anywhere in the state.

Denton County Cannabis Home Cultivation Laws

Heavy Restrictions

Texas Health and Safety Code, Sec. 481.121 (Offense: Possession of Marihuana)

Sec. 481.121. OFFENSE: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana. (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is: (1) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is two ounces or less; (2) a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is four...

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Dispensary Zoning

Texas allows only three licensed Compassionate Use Program dispensing organizations statewide, and none are currently located in Denton County. Dispensary zoning is effectively a non-issue locally because the state program is extremely limited, capped at a small number of licensees, and restricted to low-THC cannabis products.

Denton County Cannabis Dispensary Zoning

Heavy Restrictions

Texas Health and Safety Code, Sec. 481.120 (Offense: Delivery of Marihuana)

Sec. 481.120. OFFENSE: DELIVERY OF MARIHUANA. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally delivers marihuana. (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is: (1) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana delivered is one-fourth ounce or less and the person committing the offense does not receive remuneration for the marihuana; (2...

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Cannabis Regulations by City in Denton County

4 cities in Denton County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

DentonPop. 139,869

2 verified rules • Dispensary Zoning, Home Cultivation

LewisvillePop. 111,822

2 verified rules • Dispensary Zoning, Home Cultivation

Flower MoundPop. 79,828

2 verified rules • Dispensary Zoning, Home Cultivation

Little ElmPop. 56,014

2 verified rules • Dispensary Zoning, Home Cultivation

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