Texas law provides that knowingly or intentionally possessing marijuana is a legal violation. This includes edible marijuana, which typically consists of some sort of edible item infused with THC oil. Popular edibles, such as those sold in the neighboring state of Colorado where marijuana is completely legal. This includes food such as hard candy, gummies, chocolate bars, and baked goods like brownies.

Under the Texas Health and Safety Code §481.183, THC other than marijuana is a penalty group 2 drug. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) oil or wax is considered to be a concentrate. Which means that possession of THC oil or any edible containing THC oil may carry far harsher penalties than mere possession of marijuana. This means that even a tiny amount (less than one gram) of THC oil in an individual’s possession could be treated as a felony offense in Lubbock.

For instance, possession of up to two ounces of marijuana is considered a Class B misdemeanor. Which commonly carries a penalty of up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2,000 fine, or both. In contrast, possession of less than one gram of THC oil. Either alone or contained within an edible, may constitute a state jail felony in Texas. Such an offense upon conviction may entail a sentence of incarceration ranging from 180 days to two years and a fine of up to $10,000, according to the Texas Penal Code §12.22 and §12.35. While marijuana laws have generally become more lenient throughout the United States, Texas strictly adheres to regulations against marijuana. This is particularly true when it comes to THC oil. Which the state of Texas often considers to be a controlled substance.