MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200GTexas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.114(c)
“MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G” stands for Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3/4 at least 28 g under 200 g, a second-degree felony under Texas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.114(c). It is punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G” mean?
“MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G” stands for Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3/4 at least 28 g under 200 g, a second-degree felony under Texas HSC § 481.114(c).
Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.114(c) covers knowingly manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to deliver a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 3 or Penalty Group 4, in an aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, of 28 grams or more but less than 200 grams. Penalty Group 3 consists mainly of prescription medications with stimulant or depressant effects, such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and anabolic steroids; Penalty Group 4 covers compounds containing limited quantities of narcotic drugs mixed with nonnarcotic medicinal ingredients, such as some codeine cough preparations. Delivery means an actual or constructive transfer to another person and includes an offer to sell. The 28-to-200-gram bracket makes this a second-degree felony and distinguishes it from subsection (b), which applies below 28 grams, and subsection (d), which begins at 200 grams.
What usually happens to a MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G charge?
56% ended without a conviction, 8% in deferred adjudication and 35% in a conviction.
How 71 resolved MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 11 counties (Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (0) covers waived counts, bond forfeitures, transfers and unrecorded outcomes. Bexar County records disposition dates but not outcomes, so it counts toward time-to-disposition only. Tarrant County criminal records are not in this dataset.
How long does a MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G case take to resolve?
Typically about 6 months: half of resolved cases closed within 186 days of filing.
Across 70 resolved MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 186 days. The middle half took between 66 and 372 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G cases end?
Individual cases from the public court record, with the disposition and sentence text exactly as the clerk entered it. Every case is decided on its own facts.
Ended without a conviction
Deferred adjudication
Ended in a conviction
What is the punishment for Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3/4 at least 28 g under 200 g in Texas?
2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.33 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for MAN/DEL CS PG 3/4 >=28G <200G in Texas?
The median bail is $20,000, and 5% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 1,673 Texas bail settings for this charge (17 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $20,000 (middle half: $8,000 – $40,000). 5% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 103 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (71 records), the median was $25,000 and 14% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 199 | $25,000 | $10,000 – $50,000 | 3% | 10% |
| El Paso | 166 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 1% | 18% |
| Tarrant | 145 | $10,000 | $4,000 – $25,000 | 0% | 0% |
| Bexar | 89 | $15,000 | $10,000 – $25,000 | 2% | 7% |
| Fort Bend | 88 | $50,000 | $10,000 – $100,000 | 8% | 2% |
Showing the 5 counties with the most records; use the selector for any county with at least 30. Per-charge bond settings on original magistrations, from Texas OCA bail reporting under SB 6. Bail is set case by case — these are statistics, not a prediction.
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Find a Defense AttorneyBail data: Texas Office of Court Administration magistration reports (SB 6), Apr 2022 – Jun 2025. Court outcomes: county district and county clerk records. Statistics describe past cases and are not legal advice; every case is decided on its own facts.