Full-Service Cannabis Consulting Tailored to Texas's Unique Market Needs
Catalyst BC offers comprehensive guidance and solutions, customized to help your business thrive in Texas’s regulated cannabis industry. Contact us today to get started!
About Texas
Texas, the Lone Star State, is the second-largest state in both size and population in the United States. With over 30 million residents, Texas boasts a dynamic economy fueled by energy, agriculture, and technology. The state’s capital is Austin, known for its vibrant music scene, while Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are major urban centers.
Texas is celebrated for its wide-open spaces, rich history, and cultural diversity. From the Alamo to its booming tech industry, the state combines a proud heritage with modern innovation.
Legal Status of Cannabis in Texas
Cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas. However, the state operates a limited medical cannabis program under the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP). Established in 2015, this program allows registered patients with qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD, to access low-THC cannabis products containing no more than 1% THC by weight.
Licensed dispensaries under the program are regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety, which oversees patient and provider registration, as well as product compliance. Despite ongoing advocacy for broader legalization, Texas maintains some of the most restrictive cannabis laws in the United States, with severe penalties for possession of recreational cannabis.
Catalyst BC, in alignment with the state’s efforts, provides Texas hemp and cannabis cultivators, farmers, businesses, and suppliers extensive seed-to-sale support including licensing and applications, business strategy, financial planning, start-up support and more.
Legal Status of Hemp Farming in Texas
Hemp farming is legal in Texas following the passage of House Bill 1325 in 2019, which aligned state laws with the federal 2018 Farm Bill. The Texas Department of Agriculture oversees the hemp program, requiring farmers to obtain a license before cultivating the crop. The program includes strict regulations, such as mandatory THC testing to ensure hemp contains no more than 0.3% THC on a dry-weight basis.
Texas has embraced hemp as a valuable agricultural commodity, with applications in textiles, construction, and CBD products. The program, along with Catalyst BC, supports farmers while ensuring compliance with both state and federal laws, fostering the growth of the hemp industry in Texas.
Navigating the Complexities of Operating a Cannabis or Hemp Business in Texas
Launching a cannabis business in Texas presents unique challenges due to the state’s restrictive laws. However, Catalyst BC can help you navigate these hurdles and prepare for potential market opportunities.
Services provided to Texas based cannabis and hemp businesses include Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Licensing & Applications, Facility Design, Startup Support, Operational Optimization, Genetic Development, and Cannabis Business Turnaround. Book a complimentary call with our consulting team today.
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Other Services
Business Strategy
Collaborative efforts to create a personalized and comprehensive business and operational plans tailored to your market, resources, and vision.
Financial Planning
Strategy and creation of a bespoke financial model based on historical inputs specific to selected corporate structure, facilities, and market conditions.
Licensing & Applications
Catalyst has secured over 57 licenses in merit-based and highly competitive application and RFP processes with a win rate of nearly 96%
Facility Design
Design-assist aligns designs and calculations with proven methods, equipment, and systems successfully used in world-class facilities.
Startup Support
Proven expertise and track record of supporting licensed and conditionally licensed businesses from build-out to operational excellence.
Genetic Development
Design and implement propagation and breeding programs that produce unique and proprietary cultivars that maximize productivity and profitability.
Business Turnaround
Our team brings over 60 years of regulated cannabis industry experience, expertly assessing situations, crafting strategies, and achieving client goals.
Operational Optimization
Catalyst's team of experts provides guidance and support for all types of cannabis business, including cultivation, retail, extraction, distribution, and delivery
Contact Us
Enough about us. We want to hear more about you, your project, and your vision! Get in touch with a real live person today. Don’t worry, we don’t have a long, confusing phone menu, and your email isn’t going to the abyss, we promise. At Catalyst, we provide the service and support we’d want to experience ourselves!