'The Best Shot of Passing': Cannabis Penalty Reduction Bill Gets Committee Hearing in Texas

Rep. Joe Moody says cannabis penalty reduction bill would be a good investment for Texas. And some say it has a real shot at passing.

Danielle Lirette

HB 218 would reduce penalties for the possession of cannabis and cannabis concentrates. Marijuana possession of up to 2 ounces is a Class B misdemeanor under current state law. Possession of 2–4 ounces is a Class A misdemeanor that could result in a year of county jail time and a fine of up to $4,000. Possession of more than 4 ounces is a felony, as is possession of any amount of concentrate.

Moody’s bill also requires courts to give the ticketed person deferred adjudication probation. If they successfully complete that, the offense can be expunged from their record. Other bills have been filed in Texas this session to legalize recreational cannabis use altogether or to leave that decision to local governments. But those aren't drumming up as much optimism as Moody's HB 218.

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