Possession of Controlled Substance — PG 1
Knowingly or intentionally possesses a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1 (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, ketamine, oxycodone, hydrocodone in higher concentrations, most opioids). Aggregate weight includes adulterants and dilutants.
The base classification is Graded by weight, with possible enhancements depending on the conduct, victim, location, or prior history of the actor.
Key points
- PG 1 substance
- <1 g aggregate (incl. adulterants/dilutants)
Knowingly or intentionally possesses a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1 (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, ketamine, oxycodone, hydrocodone in higher concentrations, most opioids). Aggregate weight includes adulterants and dilutants.
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to |
|---|---|
| <1 g | State jail felony |
| ≥1 g but <4 g | 3rd degree felony |
| ≥4 g but <200 g | 2nd degree felony |
| ≥200 g but <400 g | 1st degree felony |
| ≥400 g | 10–99 yrs or life; fine up to $100,000 |
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Worked examples
POSS CS PG 1 less than 1 gram is what level of offense (HSC §481.115(b))?
- Class A misdemeanor
- State jail felony Correct
- 3rd degree felony
- 2nd degree felony
POSS CS PG 1 ≥4 grams but <200 grams is what level?
- 3rd degree felony
- 2nd degree felony Correct
- 1st degree felony
- Enhanced 1st degree
POSS CS PG 1 ≥400 grams carries what punishment range?
- 5–99 years or life, fine up to $10,000
- 10–99 years or life, fine up to $100,000 Correct
- 15–99 years or life, fine up to $250,000
- Standard 1st degree (5–99 / $10k)
Statutory definitions for this topic
- Aggregate weight (CS) Tex. Health & Safety Code §481.115(b)
- For drug possession ladders, the total weight INCLUDING any adulterants and dilutants — not the pure controlled substance weight. A 1 g packet that is 50% cocaine and 50% baking soda is still 1 g aggregate.