Cannabis cultivation is illegal in Texas. La Porte follows state law, which prohibits growing marijuana plants for any purpose. There is no medical or recreational home cultivation exception.
Under the Texas Health and Safety Code, marijuana is classified as a controlled substance. Cultivation of any amount of marijuana is a felony offense in Texas. La Porte enforces state law and has no local ordinance permitting home cultivation of cannabis. The Texas Compassionate Use Program allows very limited access to low-THC cannabis oil for qualifying medical conditions, but it does not authorize home cultivation. Patients must obtain low-THC products from licensed dispensaries. Hemp cultivation (plants with less than 0.3% THC) is legal at the state level under the Texas Department of Agriculture hemp program, but requires a state license and is not permitted as a casual home garden activity. Contact the La Porte Police Department at (281) 471-3820 for questions about controlled substance laws.
Cultivation of marijuana is a felony in Texas regardless of quantity. Penalties range from 180 days to life in prison and fines up to $50,000 depending on the number of plants and aggregate weight. Even a single plant can result in felony charges if the total weight exceeds four ounces.
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