In Texas, it is illegal to knowingly possess usable quantities of marijuana. Section 481.121. of the Texas Health and Safety Code stipulates that possession of as little as up to 2 ounces of marijuana is an offense punishable by law.
Texas Health and Safety Code stipulates that it is illegal to purchase, distribute, use, or cultivate marijuana. In Texas, it is a felony for an individual to intentionally possess more than 4 ounces of weed. However, the severity of penalties faced by the individual in possession of weed depends on the following factors:
First-time offenders for the possession of weed in Texas typically get more lenient punishment than repeat offenders or persons with a criminal history. Generally, the penalty for a first-time offense of marijuana possession depends on the amount found on the individual at the time of the arrest. First-time offenders may expect the following punishment:
Recreational use of marijuana by adults is illegal in Texas. Therefore, it is not possible to purchase weeds legally. However, certain medical conditions qualify for access to low-THC medical marijuana through the Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP). Medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana include epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, autism, terminal cancer, spasticity, multiple sclerosis, seizures disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Texans eligible for medical marijuana can obtain the drug legally using prescriptions from doctors registered to prescribe medical marijuana in Texas. Patients must obtain their low-THC cannabis prescriptions from licensed dispensing organizations. To access medical marijuana, patients must have prescriptions on file with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas. The dispensing organizations then access the patients’ records and dispense accordingly.
The purchase and consumption of weed are illegal for all ages in Texas. However, there is no age restriction for qualifying patients to purchase medical marijuana from a dispensary in Texas. Although, persons below 18 must be in the company of a parent, legal guardian, or caregiver to obtain medical cannabis.
Section 481.122. of the Texas Health and Safety Code stipulates that knowingly delivering marijuana to a minor is a felony punishable by incarceration of not less than two years but not greater than 20 years. In addition, the offender may pay a fine not exceeding $10,000.
It is illegal to possess weed of any quantity in Texas. In fact, possession of as little as 28 grams of weed or an ounce of weed can attract a maximum jail time of 180 days and a fine of up to $2,000.
Minors caught with weed in Texas face legal penalties for possession of marijuana. The punishment for possession in Texas depends on the quantity of marijuana found on the minor at the time of the arrest. Generally, the following penalties apply for a minor caught with marijuana:
However, minors can reduce the severity of their punishment and avoid jail time through alternative sentencing programs. For instance, persons under 18 without prior conviction can enter a probation program while attending a drug treatment program instead of jail time. The minor undergoes regular drug testing throughout the period. On successful completion of the program, the minor exits probation and may qualify for expungement of their criminal record.
None. It is illegal for persons or households to plant, grow, or harvest marijuana in Texas. Texas laws consider the growing of marijuana as intentionally possessing marijuana in quantifiable amounts, which is punishable by jail time and fines.
Despite this restriction, persons growing marijuana for medical purposes can cultivate marijuana plants. Also, Texas law permits the possession and cultivation of marijuana by persons authorized for certain activities, including research or analysis of controlled substances. Authorized persons or persons cultivating marijuana for medical purposes must grow the drug within the approved site. Failure to follow established guidelines can lead to a charge of criminal possession of controlled substances.
None. Individuals cannot fly outside Texas with marijuana. Firstly, it is illegal to possess weed of any quantity in Texas. Secondly, federal law governs the airspace, and under this law, transporting marijuana across state lines is illegal. Therefore any person flying outside of Texas with marijuana breaks both state and federal law.
However, federal laws grant some concessions to persons using medical marijuana who present their state medical card. Such passengers may carry medical marijuana that contains less than 0.3 percent THC under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.
No. There are no specific laws in Texas prohibiting an individual from being high in public, nor does being stoned in public equate to possession of marijuana. It may not be an offense to be high in public, but consuming marijuana, driving while impaired with marijuana, or disorderly conduct resulting from marijuana consumption is a crime in Texas.
The Texas Penal code stipulates that an individual commits a criminal offense if the individual is under the influence of a toxic substance such as marijuana and operates a motor vehicle in public. The law lays down the penalties for driving under the influence of marijuana, including:
Disorderly conduct from marijuana intoxication is any action that breaches the peace, causes disturbance to the public, or infringes on another person's right or privacy. It is an offense punishable by a fine of up to $2000 plus incarceration of up to six months in county jail.
It is illegal to consume marijuana and drive in Texas. Persons caught driving under the influence of marijuana may be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). Penalties include jail time, fines, license suspension, community service, DWI school, drug rehabilitation therapy, and vehicle impoundment.