TEXAS · CANNABIS
Cannabis
Cannabis laws in Texas (1970)
Conditional
Summary
All recreational use prohibited. Possession is a criminal offense.
Notable
Texas has no recreational cannabis program and no decriminalization. Possession of any amount (even 0.05g residue) is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days jail. Some cities (Austin, San Marcos, Dallas) have lowest-priority policies but the state law still applies.
Penalties
Cannabis is allowed with limits in Texas — and crossing those limits still bites. See the fines, charges, and where the line is.
Exceptions & nuances
Cannabis in Texas comes with real conditions. See the exemptions, age and place rules, and edge cases that decide outcomes.
Statute
Read the exact Texas statute covering cannabis — the citation when you want to check the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Source: Tex. Health & Safety Code §481.121 · statutes.capitol.texas.gov
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