By Bo Kalabus
www.rosenthalwadas.com;
b.kalabus@rosenthalwadas.com
24-hour Jail Release: 214-402-4364
Although the views of the country are changing regarding marijuana, it is still illegal to possess marijuana in Texas. I am often asked what the penalties are regarding marijuana possession are in Texas. The penalties are as follows:
| Weight | Classification | Penalty |
| Usable amount
up to 2 ounces |
Class B misdemeanor | Not more than 180 days in a county jail and/or a fine of not more than $2,000
|
| More than 2 ounces, but less than 4 ounces | Class A misdemeanor | Not more than 1 year in a county jail and/or a fine of not more than $4,000
|
| More than 4 ounces, but less than 5 pounds | State jail felony | 180 days to 2 years in a state jail and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
|
| More than 5 pounds, but less than 50 pounds | Third-degree felony | 2 to 10 years in a state prison and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
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| More than 50 pounds, but less than 2,000 | Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in a state prison and/or a fine of not more than $10,000
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| More than 2,000 pounds | Enhanced first-degree felony | 5 to 99 years and a fine of not more than $50,000
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