Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Texas law
Cannabis laws in Lubbock follow Texas’s state law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical use is limited to low-THC products for specific conditions. Possession remains prohibited under state law. Some hemp-derived products may be sold under separate rules, but that does not mean marijuana is legal, and legality can depend on product content and labeling.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: CBD/low-THC only
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to state laws
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.
Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
Texas enacted the Compassionate Use Act in 2015, establishing a low-THC medical cannabis program (initially under 0.5% THC, later expanded slightly) for patients with qualifying conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and terminal cancer through licensed dispensaries. Recreational use remains fully illegal, with possession treated as a criminal offense (misdemeanor for small amounts, escalating to felonies).
Law Enforcement
Texas Tech brought around 30,000 students and a lot of business to Lubbock at the time. The local impression was that students often got off lightly.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Texas Tech students around campus and local bartenders and waiters were the usual contacts.
Marijuana Prices
- Mexican brick or schwag: around US$50 per ounce
- Kind bud or hydro: US$100–120 for a quarter
Types of Marijuana
One local counted more than 25 strains over eight years, including AK, Blueberry and Northern Lights.
More Information
Flower came in from New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and California. Some good growers were right around Lubbock.