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Texas Possession of Marijuana Laws
Aside from the extremely limited ability of patients with severe cases of epilepsy to use cannabis oil in treatment, Texas does not allow for any legal use of marijuana. Instead, it criminalizes even the smallest levels of possession all the way up to distribution levels:
- Class B misdemeanor – possession of under 2 ounces of marijuana
- Class A misdemeanor – possession of 2-4 ounces of marijuana
- State jail felony – possession of 4 ounces-5 pounds of marijuana
- 3rd degree felony – possession of 5-50 pounds of marijuana
- 2nd degree felony – possession of 50-2,000 pounds of marijuana
- 1st degree felony – possession of more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana
Consequences for these crimes increase greatly as you move from misdemeanor to felony. Jail time ranges from 180 days to a life sentence; fines range from up to $2,000 to up to $50,000. Moreover, you could potentially face state and federal charges at the same time, which could lead to multiple sentences that combine to make consequences even harsher.
