Texas Drug Testing Law
Texas has a drug test cheating law. There is also a law that requires certain employers to report positive drug test results to the state Department of Transportation. As well, there is a workers’ compensation law in Texas that contains its own drug testing requirements. Employers are not required to comply unless they wish to deny workers’ compensation claims. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.
Law types(s)
Drug test cheating law, industry specific law, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.
Legal status of cannabis
Medical cannabis is permitted.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Not mentioned.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Not mentioned.
Permitted testing circumstances
Not mentioned.
Employers must comply with the drug test cheating law. Employers in the transportation industry must comply with the industry specific law in its entirety.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Texas’ state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Texas should consult applicable laws in their entirety prior to creating a drug-free workplace program. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.
