Dallas, TX Cannabis Regulations: Personal Cultivation Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Plants allowed
- Zero: full statewide ban
- Patient grow
- Not permitted under CUP
- Statute
- TX H&S Code 481.120
- Dallas Prop R
- Did not legalize cultivation
- Severity
- Strict: felony exposure
Summary
Texas prohibits all personal cannabis cultivation. Growing even one plant violates Texas Health and Safety Code Section 481.120, treated as possession with intent to deliver based on plant weight. Dallas cannot authorize home cultivation, and no patient or hobby grow exception exists under state law.
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;(5) a felony of the second degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds; and(6) a felony of...
Full Breakdown
Unlike Colorado, California, or Michigan, Texas grants no personal cultivation right to adults or registered medical patients. H&S Code Section 481.120 treats marijuana plants as marijuana for possession-with-intent-to-deliver weight calculations once cured, while live plants can also trigger Section 481.121 possession charges. Even Compassionate Use Program patients cannot home-grow; only the three licensed dispensing organizations may cultivate. Dallas Proposition R (2024) directed police not to cite for low-level personal possession but did not legalize cultivation, and a court has enjoined portions of the ordinance pending appeal. Indoor grow operations also trigger Dallas building, electrical, and fire code violations under Chapter 53 if discovered during inspection.
Violations & Fines
Cultivating any amount is a Class B misdemeanor to first-degree felony under TX H&S 481.120 based on weight: under 2 oz is up to 180 days jail; over 2,000 lb triggers life imprisonment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow one plant for personal use in Dallas?
Can registered medical patients home-grow under CUP?
Sources & Official References
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