Marijuana Vapes and THC-Infused Edibles are prohibited on campus.
- Marijuana may be legal in some states, but in the state of Texas, possession is a felony.
- Offense in the State of Texas: Possession or delivery of marijuana
- Class/Degree in the State of Texas: Class B Misdemeanor to third degree felony BAC-.08
- Minimum punishment in the State of Texas: 72 hours to 180 days in jail or a fine up to $2,000, or both.
Under Texas law, possession of less than four ounces of marijuana is a misdemeanor, and possession of marijuana extracts, such as hash or resin of the plant can be charged as a felony. All forms of THC concentrates, such as oils, waxes, sugars, powders, and edibles are illegal in Texas. Concentrates such as these could be eaten on their own, sprinkled on food, or otherwise mixed with food or drinks to be ingested.
THC gummies and other edibles are not in the same penalty category as marijuana. THC edibles are under the group two drug penalty due to it being more concentrated than marijuana, which is the most heavily regulated drug penalty groups. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 481.116 provides that the possession of less than one gram of THC edibles can result in a state jail felony charge, which can be carried at a minimum of 180 days in jail to a maximum of up to two years, as well as fines up to $10,000.
Possession of between one and four grams of THC is considered a third-degree felony and can carry a prison sentence between two and 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000.
Possession of between four and 400 grams of THC is a second-degree felony and carries a prison sentence of between two and 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
If you are accused of possessing more than 400 grams of THC, this falls into the category of first-degree felonies, which could mean 5 to 99 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.