Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is preparing to open medical marijuana dispensaries in three Texas cities, marking a notable expansion for the company within a state that maintains strict regulations on cannabis sales. According to recent filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Trulieve plans to renovate storefronts in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.

The proposed developments include a 4,060-square-foot facility in Austin with a $250,000 build-out, a 1,324-square-foot location in Dallas with a $200,000 renovation budget, and a 2,753-square-foot site in San Antonio, also estimated at $200,000 for improvements. Work on the projects is slated to begin during the summer months, with the Austin and San Antonio locations scheduled to start July 20 and complete by September 11, while the Dallas site’s construction began June 22 and is expected to finish by September 4.

Trulieve, which currently operates over 250 dispensaries across the United States, received conditional approval for a Texas Dispensing Organization license in December 2023. The license allows the company to participate in the state’s limited medical cannabis market. At that time, CEO Kim Rivers expressed anticipation for the company’s entry into Texas, emphasizing its commitment to providing compassionate care and expanded access to high-quality medical cannabis products. Trulieve did not provide additional comment on the recent renovation plans.

Texas’ medical marijuana program, known as the Compassionate Use Program, was established in 2015. Initially, it permitted low-THC cannabis to be used only by patients with intractable epilepsy. Since then, the program has gradually expanded to cover a range of qualifying conditions including multiple sclerosis, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, cancer, and chronic pain. However, recreational marijuana remains illegal across the state.

As of mid-2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety lists just three active dispensary organizations operating under the program. The state plans to issue additional licenses pursuant to House Bill 46, passed earlier this year, which aims to increase patient access to medical cannabis.

Trulieve’s move into Texas follows its reporting of a first-quarter net income of $2.3 million on revenues of $287 million. The company is also pursuing a corporate restructuring, proposing to reincorporate in Delaware from British Columbia to better align with its U.S. operations. Shareholders are scheduled to vote on the proposal on August 5.