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    Texas

    Illegal

    Last updated August 1, 2025

    This is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently. Consult qualified legal counsel in Texas for specific guidance.

    Substance-by-Substance Status

    KetamineLegal
    PsilocybinIllegal
    MDMATrials Only
    AyahuascaIllegal
    IbogaineIllegal

    Policies & Regulations

    Possession & Enforcement

    Active

    Texas maintains strict penalties for possession of most psychedelic substances. Psilocybin is classified as a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance. However, ketamine is available through licensed medical providers for off-label psychiatric use. The Texas legislature has funded a study on psilocybin for veterans with PTSD (HB 1802).

    What's Allowed

    • •Ketamine therapy through licensed medical providers
    • •FDA-approved clinical trials (limited availability)

    Not Allowed

    • •Psilocybin possession or use (felony offense)
    • •MDMA possession or use outside clinical trials
    • •Ayahuasca or ibogaine use
    • •Any unlicensed psychedelic facilitation

    How to Access

    1. 1.Seek ketamine therapy through licensed providers (telehealth or in-person)
    2. 2.Search ClinicalTrials.gov for available trials in Texas
    3. 3.Contact Baylor College of Medicine for psilocybin research participation

    Official Resources

    Texas HB 1802 — Psilocybin ResearchTexas Controlled Substances Act

    Last updated: August 1, 2025

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