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

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

Key Facts

State status
Illegal recreationally
Possession threshold
Class B under 2 oz
Medical program
Low-THC oil only
Cite-and-release
Not adopted in Lubbock

Summary

Texas has not legalized recreational marijuana, and any public use or possession in Lubbock can trigger state criminal charges. Lubbock has not adopted the cite-and-release reforms passed by Austin or Dallas voters.

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 f

Source: Texas Health and Safety CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Texas Health and Safety Code 481.121 makes possession of any usable amount of marijuana a Class B misdemeanor for under two ounces, escalating to felony charges at higher quantities. Texas has a limited Compassionate Use medical program for low-THC oil only, with no smokable forms permitted. Voters in Austin, Dallas, and other cities passed cite-and-release ordinances; Lubbock has not. Public consumption can stack with disorderly conduct or paraphernalia charges. Hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-9 products remain in legal flux pending Texas Supreme Court review.

Violations & Fines

Possession under two ounces is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days jail and $2,000 fines. Public consumption may add disorderly conduct charges. Felony thresholds begin at four ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smoke marijuana on my Lubbock property?
No. Texas has not legalized recreational marijuana. Possession or use anywhere in Lubbock can result in Class B misdemeanor charges, regardless of whether the property is private.
Does Lubbock honor out-of-state medical marijuana cards?
No. Texas only recognizes its limited Compassionate Use Program for low-THC oil. Out-of-state medical marijuana cards do not provide a defense to Texas possession charges.

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