My experience

Houston is the biggest city in Texas. It is an important place for business, energy, medicine, and technology. Many people think Houston is a modern and open-minded city. But the rules about marijuana are still very strict because Texas does not allow it.

Is marijuana legal in Houston?

• No, recreational marijuana is not legal.
• If a person has marijuana, they can get a fine or go to jail.
• Only medical marijuana is allowed, and only for a small number of health problems.

Medical marijuana

Texas has a program called the Compassionate Use Program. It allows people with serious illnesses to get low-THC cannabis from special medical dispensaries. But it is not the same as full medical marijuana in other states. Most patients in Texas still cannot get strong cannabis for pain or other conditions.

Hemp and THC products

There are many stores in Houston that sell hemp products, such as CBD oil or delta-8 THC. These products can make people feel relaxed, and some can even make people feel “high.”
The government of Texas is still deciding what to do with these products — some politicians want to ban them, and others want to control and regulate them.

How police treat marijuana in Houston

Even though marijuana is illegal, Houston has a diversion program.
This means that if someone is caught with a very small amount, they may not go to jail and might not get a criminal record. But it is still not legal, and people must be careful.

What people think

More than half of Texans now believe marijuana should be legal for adults. But the government still says no. So there is a big difference between what many people want and what the law says.

Final summary

Houston is a large and modern city, but marijuana is still illegal there. Only people with special medical permission can use low-THC cannabis. Hemp products are legal for now, but the rules may change soon. Many people want legalization, but Texas politics are still very strict.

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