Mesquite, TX Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Home Growing
- Illegal
- Recreational Use
- Illegal in Texas
- Medical
- Limited low-THC program only
- State Law
- TX Health & Safety Code Ch. 481
- Hemp (<0.3% THC)
- Legal
Summary
Cannabis cultivation is illegal in Mesquite and throughout Texas. Possession of marijuana remains a criminal offense under Texas Health and Safety Code Ch. 481.
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; (2) a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is four ounces or less but more than two ounces; (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. Sec. 481.002(43) "Production" includes the manufacturing, planting, cultivating, growing, or harvesting of a controlled substance.
Full Breakdown
Home cultivation of marijuana is illegal in Mesquite, as Texas has not legalized recreational or home-grown cannabis. Possession of any amount of marijuana is a criminal offense under the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481 (Texas Controlled Substances Act). Texas has a limited Compassionate Use Program for low-THC cannabis (max 1% THC) for qualifying medical conditions, but home cultivation is not permitted even for medical patients. Mesquite law enforcement enforces state drug laws. Hemp products containing less than 0.3% THC are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and Texas HB 1325.
Violations & Fines
Possession of 2 oz or less: Class B misdemeanor, up to $2,000 fine and 180 days jail. Higher amounts carry felony charges.
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