How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy Kratom in Texas? (2026)
As of November 12, 2026, the minimum age to buy kratom in Texas is 18, under the Texas kratom products law (Tex. Health & Safety Code 445.001-445.007). Kratom is legal to sell at retail with restrictions there.
Verified November 12, 2026What the record says for Texas
- Minimum age to buy
- 18
- State kratom law
- Texas kratom products law (Health and Safety Code ch. 445) · Tex. Health & Safety Code 445.001-445.007
- Law effective
- September 1, 2023
- Kratom in Texas
- Restricted · Kratom leaf sold as a kratom product: labeling, sales age 18 and alkaloid limits apply (Tex. HSC 445.001-445.004)
The age is the age to buy or be sold kratom. It does not cover possession or use. Cities and counties can set their own rules; those are not yet in this record.
Citations for the Texas kratom record
- Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 445.003 (Official Texas publisher, 2026-11-02) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- Tex. Health & Safety Code 481.034 (Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes), 2026-10-29)OFFICIAL
- Texas DSHS: Schedules of Controlled Substances (amendments and updates) (Texas Department of State Health Services, 2026-10-29)OFFICIAL
Neighboring states
- Kratom age in Arkansas not sold (banned)
- Kratom age in Louisiana not sold (banned)
- Kratom in New Mexico no state age on file
- Kratom age in Oklahoma age 18
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