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Public Marijuana Use: Live Oak vs San Antonio

How do public marijuana use rules compare between Live Oak, TX and San Antonio, TX?

Live Oak and San Antonio have similar restriction levels.

Live Oak, TX

Bexar County

Heavy Restrictions

Marijuana possession and use remain illegal statewide. Bexar County operates a cite-and-release program for low-level possession under TX Code Crim Proc Article 14.06, but public use can still lead to arrest and prosecution.

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San Antonio, TX

Bexar County

Heavy Restrictions

Marijuana possession and use remain illegal statewide. Bexar County operates a cite-and-release program for low-level possession under TX Code Crim Proc Article 14.06, but public use can still lead to arrest and prosecution.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLive OakSan Antonio
Recreational useIllegal statewideIllegal statewide
Cite-and-releaseTX CCP Art 14.06TX CCP Art 14.06
Officer discretionYes, not mandatoryYes, not mandatory
Federal landStricter, no exceptionsStricter, no exceptions

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Live Oak FAQ

Does cite-and-release mean marijuana is legal in Bexar County?

No. Cite-and-release is a booking diversion under TX CCP Article 14.06. The person still faces a criminal charge. Officers retain discretion to arrest, especially when other offenses are present.

Can I smoke marijuana in a Bexar County park?

No. Public use is illegal under state drug law and likely violates park rules. Federal sites including Joint Base San Antonio enforce federal law, which prohibits any marijuana possession or use.

San Antonio FAQ

Does cite-and-release mean marijuana is legal in Bexar County?

No. Cite-and-release is a booking diversion under TX CCP Article 14.06. The person still faces a criminal charge. Officers retain discretion to arrest, especially when other offenses are present.

Can I smoke marijuana in a Bexar County park?

No. Public use is illegal under state drug law and likely violates park rules. Federal sites including Joint Base San Antonio enforce federal law, which prohibits any marijuana possession or use.

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