San Antonio, TX Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)
Key Facts
- Status
- Illegal: fully prohibited by Texas state law
- State Law
- TX Health & Safety Code § 481.121 (possession); § 481.112-113 (manufacture)
- Preemption
- Texas preempts all local marijuana regulation
- Medical Only
- Low-THC cannabis via Compassionate Use Program
- Penalty
- Class B misdemeanor to felony depending on amount
Summary
Home cultivation of marijuana is illegal in San Antonio under Texas state law. Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.121 makes possession of marijuana a criminal offense, and cultivation constitutes manufacture under § 481.112-113. Texas does not distinguish between recreational and home-grown marijuana. Only licensed dispensaries under the Compassionate Use Program (CUP) may cultivate low-THC cannabis for registered patients.
(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;(5) a felony of the second degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 2,000 pounds or
Full Breakdown
San Antonio 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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