Psilocybin law and access in Texas

A concise, source-dated explanation of statewide law, regulated access, and the difference between state and local policy.

Laws and implementation can change quickly. This page is educational information, not legal advice.

Possession

Penalty Group 2 · felony possession

Texas places psilocybin and psilocin in Penalty Group 2. Possession of less than one gram is a state jail felony, with higher penalties at larger amounts.

Regulated access

No enacted public access program

Texas has no statewide personal-use, retail, dispensary, or regulated psilocybin service program.

Current context

Active Texas clinical research

Texas universities are conducting psilocybin and psychedelic-assisted therapy research in 2026. UTHealth Houston is recruiting for a psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy study for Bipolar II depression, and UT Austin Dell Medical School lists an active Phase 2 psilocybin study for treatment-resistant depression. These studies operate under research protocols and do not create general public access.

2026 Texas psilocybin research update

Texas has active university-based psilocybin research in 2026. UTHealth Houston's McGovern Medical School is recruiting adults for a pilot study of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for Bipolar II depression. The study uses structured preparation, supervised psilocybin sessions and integration therapy.

At The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School lists an active Phase 2 study combining psilocybin with accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Dell Med's Charmaine & Gordon McGill Center for Psychedelic Research & Therapy also continues research into psychedelic-assisted approaches for depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance-use disorders, with particular attention to veterans and people affected by trauma.

This clinical research is separate from general legal access and does not establish a statewide retail or personal-use program.

What local policy means

For Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, this Texas page is the appropriate quick-reference starting point because no separate municipal action was retained as a distinct local-policy guide. Local rules can change, so verify current official records.

Cities covered by the Texas guide

The statewide explanation above covers Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. A separate page appears below only where a documented municipal action adds material local context.

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Sources used for this review

This page was checked against Texas statutes, official legislative records, and current Texas university clinical-research sources listed below.

Common questions

Is psilocybin legal in Texas?

No. Texas places psilocybin and psilocin in Penalty Group 2. Possession of less than one gram is a state jail felony, with higher penalties at larger amounts. No statewide public-access program has been enacted.

Does Texas have a regulated psilocybin access program?

No. HB 4014 proposed a state study, not legal possession or consumer access, and it did not become law.

Do city policies change Texas law?

No. A local enforcement-priority policy may affect municipal enforcement, but it does not legalize commercial sale, create statewide legality, or override federal law.

Is psilocybin research active in Texas in 2026?

Yes. UTHealth Houston is recruiting for a psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy study for Bipolar II depression, and UT Austin Dell Medical School lists an active Phase 2 psilocybin study for treatment-resistant depression. These are controlled clinical research programs and do not create general public access.

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