Cannabis cultivation is illegal in Texas, including in Bellaire. Texas has not legalized recreational or medical marijuana, and growing cannabis plants at home is a felony offense under the Texas Health and Safety Code. The Texas Compassionate Use Program allows limited low-THC cannabis oil for qualifying medical patients but does not permit home cultivation.
Cannabis cultivation is prohibited in Texas under the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act). Growing any amount of marijuana is a felony in Texas. Possession of marijuana plants is classified as possession of marijuana by weight, with the entire plant weight counted. Cultivation of less than 4 ounces is a state jail felony (180 days to 2 years, fine up to $10,000). Cultivation of 4 ounces to 5 pounds is a felony with 2-10 years imprisonment. Larger amounts carry penalties up to life imprisonment. The Texas Compassionate Use Act (SB 339, 2015) created a limited medical cannabis program allowing licensed dispensaries to provide low-THC cannabis oil (no more than 1% THC by weight) to patients with qualifying conditions including epilepsy, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, and terminal cancer. Home cultivation is not permitted under the Compassionate Use Program. HB 1535 (2021) expanded qualifying conditions and raised the THC cap to 1%. Local law enforcement in Bellaire enforces state cannabis laws. There is no local decriminalization ordinance in Bellaire.
Growing any cannabis plants is a felony in Texas. Penalties range from 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility plus up to $10,000 fine for small amounts, escalating to 5-99 years imprisonment for larger quantities. Asset forfeiture may apply. Bellaire police enforce state drug laws without local decriminalization.
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