(a) A dispensing organization licensed under this chapter may operate one or more satellite locations in addition to the organization's primary location to securely store low-THC cannabis for distribution.
(b) A satellite location must be approved by the department before a dispensing organization may operate the location. A dispensing organization may apply for approval in the form and manner prescribed by the department.
(c) The department must act on an application submitted under Subsection (b) not later than the 180th day after the date the application is submitted to the department.
(d) The director shall adopt rules regarding the design and security requirements for satellite locations.
(e) A dispensing organization may not operate more than one satellite location in a public health region designated under Section 121.007 until the dispensing organization operates one satellite location in each public health region.
(f) A location previously approved by the department as a patient pickup location before September 1, 2025, is considered to be approved as a satellite location under Subsection (b) for purposes of this section and is permitted to:
(1) operate as a patient pickup location; and
(2) securely store low-THC cannabis for distribution.