Short answer: no. On Friday the DEA gave federal registrations to more than 900 MEDICAL marijuana dispensaries in seven states, including Texas. It does not authorize recreational marijuana, and everything outside the order stays Schedule I.
Who qualifies, the nearly 7,000 businesses that applied, the Minnesota dispensary the DEA moved to turn down, what it could mean for taxes (280E), where the full rescheduling case stands, and the Texas hemp hearing in Austin this morning at 9.
As of Nov. 2, 2026.
⏱ CHAPTERS
0:00 Is marijuana federally legal now?
0:34 What the DEA did Friday
1:25 Who qualifies (and Texas)
2:36 Nearly 7,000 applied
3:49 The Minnesota dispensary
4:52 What it does NOT do
5:56 Taxes: 280E
6:48 Texas hemp hearing today
7:29 Hemp: Nov 12 and Dec 11
8:14 What it means for you
8:56 Tell us your state
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📚 SOURCES
– U.S. Department of Justice, press release 26-1276 (Oct 30, 2026): https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-issuance-federal-registrations-medical-marijuana-dispensaries
– Marijuana Moment, nearly 7,000 applications on DEA’s list (Oct 30): https://www.marijuanamoment.net/nearly-7000-marijuana-businesses-have-applied-for-federal-protections-under-trumps-rescheduling-move-new-dea-list-shows/
– Marijuana Moment, DEA and Minnesota’s dual license (Oct 30): https://www.marijuanamoment.net/dea-refuses-to-approve-marijuana-businesses-in-states-that-allow-dual-medical-and-recreational-licensing/
– Associated Press via ABC News, tax benefits (Oct 30): https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/dea-approvals-bring-big-tax-benefits-medical-marijuana-137722244
– Marijuana Moment, tax uncertainty (Oct 31): https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-businesses-face-tax-uncertainty-while-awaiting-federal-rescheduling-guidance/
– Marijuana Moment, rescheduling case and GAO report: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/dea-says-trumps-marijuana-rescheduling-move-isnt-weakened-by-federal-watchdog-report-that-found-gaps-in-process/
– Marijuana Moment, alcohol lobbyists and state AGs (Politico report): https://www.marijuanamoment.net/alcohol-lobbyists-encouraged-law-enforcement-officials-to-push-for-federal-hemp-crackdown-report-says/
– Cannabis Business Times, Texas hearing set for Nov 2: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us-states/texas/news/16125212/court-hearing-set-for-nov-2-on-texas-hemp-businesses-lawsuit-against-department-of-state-health-services
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