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Dallas County, TX Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Legal Status
Illegal
State Law
TX HSC Chapter 481
Medical
Low-THC only via dispensary
City Decriminalization
Does not apply to county

Summary

Cannabis home cultivation is illegal in Texas. TX HSC Chapter 481 classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance. No county exception. Possession of any amount is a criminal offense. Medical cannabis limited to low-THC under Compassionate Use Act.

City-specific rules exist: Carrollton, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Cedar Hill, Richardson, and Dallas have their own home cultivation rules that differ from Dallas County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Sec. 481.121. OFFENSE: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana. (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is: (1) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is two ounces or less ... (3) a state jail felony if the amount of marihuana possessed is five pounds or less but more than four ounces; (4) a felony of the third degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 50 pounds or less but more than 5 pounds.

Source: TX HSC Chapter 481View official code

Full Breakdown

Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in unincorporated Dallas County under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act). Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Texas. Possession of any amount is a criminal offense. There is no home cultivation allowance for personal use. The Texas Compassionate Use Act allows limited low-THC cannabis (under 1% THC) to be prescribed to qualifying patients, but only through licensed dispensing organizations, not home cultivation. Note: Dallas city voters approved a decriminalization measure in 2024, but this applies within city limits only, not in unincorporated Dallas County.

Violations & Fines

TX HSC Section 481.121: Possession under 2 oz is Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine). 2-4 oz: Class A misdemeanor. Cultivation penalties based on aggregate weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow marijuana at home in unincorporated Dallas County?
No. Cannabis cultivation is a felony in Texas regardless of amount. There are no exceptions for personal or medical use.
What about medical marijuana?
Texas allows low-THC cannabis (≤1% THC) from registered dispensaries for qualifying patients under the Compassionate Use Act. Home cultivation is not permitted.

Sources & Official References

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