Renewal

Corpus Christi patients do not renew a physical Texas medical marijuana card because Texas does not issue one. Instead, continued access depends on having an active low-THC cannabis prescription recorded in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, or CURT.

Do Corpus Christi Patients Need to Update Their Medical Cannabis Authorization?

Yes. Patients must continue working with a physician registered with the Texas Department of Public Safety. If the physician determines that low-THC cannabis remains appropriate, the patient’s authorization can stay active through the prescription information maintained in CURT.

How Can Corpus Christi Patients Maintain Access Through CURT?

Texas uses physician follow-up care instead of a standard card renewal process. During follow-up appointments, the physician may:

• Review the patient’s current symptoms and medical condition

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

• Update or continue the prescription in the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas

 

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

When Does Corpus Christi Medical Cannabis Authorization Expire?

Texas does not use one fixed expiration period for every patient. The timeline depends on the physician’s prescription, treatment plan, and follow-up schedule. Corpus Christi patients should keep track of provider instructions and schedule follow-up care before access becomes inactive.

What Does It Cost to Keep Authorization Current in Corpus Christi?

The main renewal-related expense is usually the physician follow-up appointment.

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

 

Texas does not charge a state card renewal fee, patient renewal fee, or separate CURT renewal fee. Continued access is based on an active prescription entered by a registered physician.