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| Marijuana Laws in Texas |
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| POSSESSION |
| 2 oz or less* |
class B misdemeanor |
180 days |
$2,000 |
| 2 to 4 oz* |
class A misdemeanor |
1 year |
$4,000 |
| 4 oz to 1 lb* |
state jail felony |
180 days - 2 years |
$10,000 |
| 1 to 5 lbs |
state jail felony |
180 days - 2 years |
$10,000 |
| 5 to 50 lbs |
felony of the third degree |
2 - 10 years |
$10,000 |
| 50 to 2,000 lbs |
felony of the second degree |
2 - 20 years |
$10,000 |
| More than 2,000 lbs |
felony |
5 - 99 years |
$50,000 |
| SALE |
| Gift of 1/4 oz or less |
class B misdemeanor |
180 days |
$2,000 |
| Sale of 1/4 oz or less |
class A misdemeanor |
1 year |
$4,000 |
| 1/4 oz to 5 lbs |
state jail felony |
180 days - 2 years |
$10,000 |
| 5 to 50 lbs |
felony of the second degree |
2 - 20 years |
$10,000 |
| 50 to 2,000 lbs |
felony of the first degree |
5 - 99 years |
$10,000 |
| 2,000 lbs or more |
felony |
MMS 10 - 99 years |
$100,000 |
| To a minor |
felony |
2 - 20 years |
$10,000 |
| Within 1,000 feet of a school or within 300 feet of specified areas |
misdemeanor or felony |
increased penalty |
increased penalty |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
| Paraphernalia possession |
class C misdemeanor |
none |
$500 |
| Paraphernalia sale |
class A misdemeanor |
1 year |
$4,000** |
| DETAILS |
* With no prior felony convictions, if convicted of possession of less than one pound of marijuana a judge must impose a sentence of probation with mandatory drug treatment. If no treatment center exists within the jurisdiction, the judge may waive the treatment requirement. They judge can also waive all fines.
** Unless previous conviction of paraphernalia sale or possession (if previous conviction, 90 days to 1 year). Paraphernalia sale to a minor at least 3 years younger than actor- State Jail Felony = 180 days-2 years; $10,000
Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. Possession of greater than two ounces is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. For greater than four ounces the penalty increases to 180 days - two years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Possession of greater than five pounds carries a penalty of 2 - 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For greater than 50 pounds the penalties increase to 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For any amount greater than 2,000 pounds the penalty is 5 - 99 years and a fine up to $50,000.
The penalty for delivery, without remuneration, of one-quarter of an ounce or less is up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. For delivery or sale of one-quarter of an ounce or less the penalty is up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $ 3,000. For delivery or sale of amounts greater than one-quarter ounce of marijuana the penalty increases to 180 days - 2 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Sale or delivery of greater than five pounds is punishable by 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. The penalty for delivery or sale of greater than 50 pounds is 5 - 99 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. For any amount of 2,000 pounds or greater, the penalty is a mandatory minimum 10 - 99 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.
Any sale to a minor is punishable by 2 - 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Sale within 1,000 feet of a school or within 300 feet of a youth center, public pool or video arcade increases the penalty classification to the next highest level.
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Marijuana tax stamps: This state has a marijuana tax stamp law enacted. This law mandates that those who possess marijuana are legally required to purchase and affix state-issued stamps onto his or her contraband. Failure to do so may result in a fine and/or criminal sanction. For more information, see NORML's report Marijuana Tax Stamp Laws And Penalties .
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