Does Arlington, TX have its own public marijuana use ordinance?

No. Arlington, TX does not appear to have a local public marijuana use ordinance, Texas state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from Texas Health and Safety Code.

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Arlington, TX Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

Light Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

Recreational cannabis: Illegal
Medical access: TCUP low-THC only
Possession under 2oz: Class B misdemeanor
Cite-and-release: No city policy

Summary

Texas has no recreational cannabis. Public marijuana use, possession, and consumption are illegal anywhere in Arlington under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481, with only narrow medical Compassionate Use Program exceptions.

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... Sec. 481.120. OFFENSE: DELIVERY OF MARIHUANA. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally delivers marihuana.

Source: Texas Health and Safety CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481 makes possession of any amount of marijuana a criminal offense statewide; there is no decriminalization in Arlington. The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) under Health and Safety Code Chapter 487 allows low-THC cannabis (under 1% THC) only by prescription for qualifying conditions, and even TCUP products may not be consumed in public. Hemp-derived Delta-8 and Delta-9 products under 0.3% THC remain in legal flux pending ongoing TX legislative action. Arlington Police enforce state law fully; no city cite-and-release or low-priority policy exists. AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field have zero-tolerance enforcement.

Violations & Fines

Possession under 2 oz is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine). Public consumption adds public intoxication or paraphernalia charges. Felony tiers begin above 4 oz. Federal property like UTA dorms triggers federal charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is medical marijuana legal in Arlington?

Only TCUP low-THC cannabis (under 1% THC) by Texas-issued prescription for qualifying conditions like epilepsy, PTSD, and cancer. Standard medical marijuana cards from other states are not recognized.

What about Delta-8 gummies?

Hemp-derived products under 0.3% Delta-9 THC are sold legally in Texas, but Delta-8 enforcement remains contested in court. Public consumption is still subject to disorderly conduct or paraphernalia laws.

Sources & Official References

[1]Texas HSC 481
[2]Texas Compassionate Use

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