Psilocybin and Psychedelics in Texas: Illegal
This page tracks the current legal status of psilocybin, psychedelics, and entheogens in Texas. Status is updated from our legislation sync, with citations to the underlying bills and policy decisions.
Psilocybin remains illegal in Texas under Penalty Group 2-A. The Texas House approved bills in 2025 to speed access to psychedelic-assisted therapies following potential federal approval (similar to Virginia trigger approach). HB 1802 (2023) for research continues generating interest. Texas conservative legislature has shown some openness to veteran mental health applications.
Psilocybin classified under Penalty Group 2-A — strictly illegal Texas House approved bills in 2025 to speed psychedelic therapy access post-federal approval HB 1802 (2023) focused on research applications Growing interest driven by veteran mental health advocacy Conservative legislature open to military/veteran treatment applications Any amount possession can carry criminal penalties
Laws change. Always verify current status with primary sources before acting on this information, especially when traveling across state lines.