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.
Possession of any amount of marijuana is a state crime in Texas. Bexar County and San Antonio implement a cite-and-release program for adult misdemeanor possession of small quantities, allowing officers under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.06 to issue a citation and release rather than book the person at jail, at the officers discretion. Cite-and-release does not decriminalize the conduct, and a charge is still filed. Use in public, in vehicles, or near minors increases the likelihood of full arrest. Federal property such as Joint Base San Antonio applies federal law, where any marijuana use is prohibited regardless of state changes.
Public marijuana use can result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on quantity and circumstances, even when cite-and-release is available, plus collateral consequences like driver license suspension.
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