Texas Original Expands Medical Marijuana Footprint Across State

Five new locations open, including satellite sites in San Antonio and Plano, to serve growing patient demand.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Texas Original, the state's largest medical cannabis provider, has opened five new locations across Texas, including two new satellite sites in San Antonio and Plano. The expansion follows the passing of House Bill 46, which legalized satellite locations and broadened the forms of cannabis patients can use under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

Why it matters

The new locations will allow Texas Original to serve an additional 14,000 medical marijuana patients statewide, improving access to safe and reliable cannabis products for those with qualifying conditions. The expansion reflects the growing demand for medical marijuana in Texas, where recreational use remains illegal.

The details

The two new satellite locations in Plano and San Antonio allow for same-day pick-up and secure onsite storage of cannabis products. Texas Original also opened three new pick-up sites in Lubbock, Nacogdoches, and Tyler, which require same-day transport from a central facility. The company currently operates four satellite and 14 pickup sites across the state, with plans for additional openings this year.

  • House Bill 46, which legalized satellite locations and expanded the Texas Compassionate Use Program, became effective in September.
  • As of February 2026, 141,987 people were listed on the Compassionate Use Registry, a 7% increase from November 2025.

The players

Texas Original

The company behind the state's largest medical cannabis facility and the leading provider of medical marijuana in Texas.

Nico Richardson

CEO of Texas Original.

House Bill 46

Legislation that legalized Department of Public Safety-approved satellite locations, broadened the forms of cannabis patients can use, and added more qualifying conditions under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

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What they’re saying

“Strengthening access to safe, reliable medical marijuana remains our driving mission. These new locations allow more Texans to receive their medicine locally, reflecting our commitment to serving patients in every corner of the state.”

— Nico Richardson, CEO, Texas Original (chron.com)

What’s next

Texas Original plans to open additional locations this year as the company continues to expand its medical marijuana footprint across the state.

The takeaway

The expansion of Texas Original's medical cannabis operations reflects the growing demand for legal access to these products in Texas, where recreational use remains prohibited. The new satellite and pickup sites will improve patient access and serve an additional 14,000 Texans with qualifying conditions.