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Texas Drug Penalty Groups

Have Questions About Texas Drug Offenses?

Call Attorney Brandon Strauss, an experienced drug crimes lawyer, for help.

Texas law prescribes differing punitive consequences for individuals found guilty of drug offenses, which are contingent on the type and quantity of the controlled substance(s). Outlined on this page are the various PG or penalty groups assigned to various controlled substances in addition to tables illustrating the potential sentencing guidelines for each Texas drug penalty group.

The Strauss Law Firm provides legal defense services for individuals charged with all misdemeanor and felony drug offenses. If you live or work in or around the Greater Houston area, and you’re looking for an experienced attorney to represent you on a drug offense, call on the skill and experience of the Strauss Law Firm today.

We provide legal representation for criminal cases on the docket in Harris, Waller, Montgomery, Liberty, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers, Austin, and Fort Bend Counties. If you have questions or need to consult with a Texas drug offense lawyer, call Attorney Brandon Strauss today at 713-586-9200.

Texas Drug Penalty Group 1

Quantity Classification Penalty
Under 1g
State Jail Felony 180D - 2Y State Jail
1 to 4g
Felony: 2nd Degree 2-20 Years TDCJ
4 to 200g
Felony: 1st Degree
5-99 Years TDCJ
200 to 400g
Enhanced Felony 1
10-99 Years TDCJ
Over 400g
Enhanced Felony 1 15-99 Years TDCJ

Texas Drug Penalty Group 1a

Quantity Classification Penalty
Under 20 Units
State Jail Felony 180D - 2Y State Jail
20 to 80 Units
Felony: 2nd Degree 2-20 Years TDCJ
80 to 4000 Units
Felony: 1st Degree 5-99 Years TDCJ
Over 4000 Units
Enhanced Felony 1 15-99 Years TDCJ

Texas Drug Penalty Group 2

Quantity Classification Penalty
Under 1g
State Jail Felony 180D - 2Y State Jail
1 to 4g
Felony: 2nd Degree 2-20 Years TDCJ
4 to 400g
Felony: 1st Degree 5-99 Years TDCJ
Over 400g
Enhanced Felony 1 15-99 Years TDCJ

Texas Drug Penalty Groups 3 & 4

Quantity Classification Penalty
Under 28g
State Jail Felony 180D - 2Y State Jail
28 to 200g
Felony: 2nd Degree 2-20 Years TDCJ
200 to 400g
Felony: 1st Degree 5-99 Years TDCJ
Over 400g
Enhanced Felony 1 15-99 Years TDCJ

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