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For Lubbock patients, Texas medical cannabis access is not renewed through a state card system. Texas does not issue medical marijuana cards, so patients stay active by keeping their low-THC cannabis prescription current in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, or CURT.

Do Lubbock Patients Have to Update Their Medical Cannabis Authorization?

Yes. Continued access depends on the patient staying under the care of a physician registered with the Texas Department of Public Safety. If the physician believes low-THC cannabis should remain part of the patient’s treatment, the authorization can continue through an active prescription in CURT.

How Can Lubbock Patients Keep Their CURT Prescription Active?

Lubbock patients usually maintain access by completing follow-up visits with their registered physician. Texas does not require patients to renew a physical card or submit a separate state renewal application.

During follow-up care, the physician may:

  • Review changes in the patient’s symptoms or diagnosis

  • Decide whether low-THC cannabis should remain part of the treatment plan

  • Adjust or continue the prescription in CURT when appropriate

 

Once the prescription is active in CURT, licensed Texas dispensing organizations can verify the patient and provide the approved low-THC cannabis product.

When Does Medical Cannabis Authorization Expire for Lubbock Patients?

Texas does not use one standard expiration date for every medical cannabis patient. The timeline depends on the physician’s prescription, treatment plan, and follow-up schedule. Lubbock patients should ask their provider when the prescription needs review so access does not lapse.

How Much Does It Cost to Continue Medical Cannabis Access in Lubbock?

The main cost is usually the physician follow-up appointment, not a state renewal charge.

  • Physician follow-up appointment: often about $75 to $250 or more, depending on the provider

 

Texas does not charge a medical marijuana card renewal fee, state patient renewal fee, or separate CURT renewal fee. Access continues as long as the patient has an active prescription entered by a registered physician.