In 2019, Texas legalized hemp, but not marijuana.
that marijuana usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding can disrupt fetal brain development and may lead to lower birth weight.Nineteen states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana possession,. In those states, marijuana use and possession is still regulated, but people are not criminally or civilly punished under state law.
As of May 2022, 10 states, including Texas, allow access to CBD products with low THC concentrations. Seventeen states allow higher THC concentration marijuana use for medical purposes,In 27 states and Washington, D.C., possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use has been decriminalized. Under many of these state laws, it is still illegal to use marijuana recreationally, but prosecutors do not press criminal charges.
As of July 2022, 14 states have banned either delta-8 specifically or all unregulated forms of THC, which includes delta-8,In Texas, possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor, which can be punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.Possession of 2 ounces to 4 ounces of marijuana is a Class A misdemeanor that can result in a fine of up to $4,000 and up to a year in county jail. Possession of any amount more than 4 ounces would result in a felony charge.
Possession of drug paraphernalia — such as pipes or bongs, but not marijuana itself — is a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine up to $500, but no jail time.During the 2021 legislative session, both Republicans and Democrats in the Texas House made renewed attempts to lessen criminal penalties for marijuana possession. Some of the bills introduced included getting rid of jail time for possession of small amounts of marijuana and eliminating automatic driver’s license suspensions.
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