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Corpus Christi, TX Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing law
Tex. Health & Safety Code 481.121
Local ordinance
None; no decriminalization
Two ounces or less
Class B misdemeanor
Max penalty
180 days jail; $2,000 fine
Enforcement
Corpus Christi Police Department

Summary

Corpus Christi has no local marijuana ordinance and never adopted decriminalization. Possessing or using marijuana anywhere in the city, including in public, is a state crime; two ounces or less is a Class B misdemeanor enforced by the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana. ... An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of marihuana possessed is two ounces or less.

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Full Breakdown

Unlike Austin, San Marcos, and Denton, Corpus Christi never adopted an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana or restricting low-level enforcement. Texas Health & Safety Code Section 481.121 governs citywide: knowingly possessing a usable quantity of marihuana is an offense, and two ounces or less is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in county jail and a $2,000 fine. The Corpus Christi Police Department enforces this state law. Marijuana stays illegal to possess or use in public; only hemp and state-legal low-THC products fall outside the ban.

Violations & Fines

Possession of two ounces or less is a Class B misdemeanor: up to 180 days in county jail and a fine up to $2,000. Larger amounts escalate to higher misdemeanors and felonies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Corpus Christi decriminalize marijuana?
No. Corpus Christi never passed a decriminalization ordinance. Possessing or using marijuana remains a state crime enforced by city police, unlike Austin, San Marcos, and several other Texas cities.
Is smoking marijuana in public legal in Corpus Christi?
No. Texas bans possessing a usable quantity of marihuana anywhere, so public use is a Class B misdemeanor for two ounces or less, punishable by up to 180 days in jail.
What about hemp or CBD?
Hemp and CBD with 0.3% THC or less are legal under Texas law. Only marijuana above that threshold is an offense under Health & Safety Code Section 481.121.

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