Marijuana Plant
Unfortunately Not Yet Legal
The State has not legalized marijuana and therefore there are some consequences for posessing even small useable amounts. There is no such thing as a personal use exception in Texas.
Consequences
POSSESSION
| QUANTITY | PUNISHMENT | MAX FINE |
| < 2 oz | 180 days | $2,000.00 |
| ≥ 2 oz - < 4 oz | 1 year | $4,000.00 |
| ≥ 4 oz - < 5 lbs | 180 days - 2 years | $10,000.00 |
| ≥ 5 lbs - < 50 lbs | 2 years - 10 years | $10,000.00 |
| ≥ 50 lbs - < 2000 lbs | 2 years - 20 years | $10,000.00 |
| ≥ 2000 lbs | 5 years - 99 years | $50,000.00 |
DELIVERY
| QUANTITY | PUNISHMENT | MAX FINE |
| ≤ 1/4 oz gift | 180 days | $2,000.00 |
| ≤ 1/4 oz sell | 1 year | $4,000.00 |
| > 1/4 oz - ≤ 5 lbs | 180 days - 2 years | $10,000.00 |
| > 5 lbs - ≤ 50 lbs | 2 years - 20 years | $10,000.00 |
| > 50lbs - ≤ 2000 lbs | 5 years - 99 years | $50,000.00 |
| > 2000 lbs | life or 10 years to 99 years | $100,000.00 |
If convicted you could also lose your driver's license for 6 months. Additionally, possession in a school zone will enhance the punishment range.
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Lucio Antonio Montes
7324 Southwest Fwy
Ste 905
Houston
, Texas
77074
E-mail Address:
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