Marijuana Possession Arrests in Texas: What You Need to Know

Texas has not decriminalized marijuana. Penalties depend on amount:

• Under 2 oz (Class B misdemeanor): Up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine, 180-day license suspension.
• 2–4 oz (Class A misdemeanor): Up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine.
• 4 oz – 5 lbs (State Jail Felony): 180 days – 2 years state jail, $10,000 fine.
• 5–50 lbs (3rd Degree Felony): 2–10 years prison.
• 50–2,000 lbs (2nd Degree): 2–20 years.
• >2,000 lbs (1st Degree): 5–99 years or life.

Note: Some cities (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso) have "cite-and-release" policies for <4 oz, but state law still applies. Medical cannabis is extremely limited (low-THC only, intractable epilepsy).

Always consult a criminal defense attorney for specific cases.