Cannabis cultivation is illegal in Texas. The Texas Controlled Substances Act (Health and Safety Code Chapter 481) classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance. Growing any amount of cannabis at home is a felony offense. Fort Worth enforces state law through the Fort Worth Police Department. The Texas Compassionate Use Act allows only licensed dispensaries to cultivate low-THC cannabis (0.5% or less) for qualifying patients — home cultivation is not permitted even for medical purposes.
Fort Worth does not permit home cannabis cultivation under state law. Both recreational and medical marijuana growing are prohibited. Any cannabis plants found on residential property may be seized and the owner faces potential criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. CBD hemp cultivation may have separate agricultural regulations.
Cultivation of any cannabis plants: misdemeanor or felony depending on quantity. Fines $500 to $5,000. Potential jail time for larger grows.
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