POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=400G
Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B at least 400 g in Texas: what bail is set at, how often a personal bond is granted, and what usually happens to the charge.
What “POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=400G” means
Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.115(f) is the highest weight bracket for simple possession of a Penalty Group 1 or Penalty Group 1-B controlled substance: the State must prove the person knowingly or intentionally possessed the drug and that the aggregate weight, including any adulterants or dilutants, was 400 grams or more. Penalty Group 1 includes cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and oxycodone, while Penalty Group 1-B — added in 2023 — consists of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, and other derivatives of fentanyl. Possession means actual care, custody, control, or management of the substance, exercised with knowledge of its nature. Intent to distribute is not an element; weight alone distinguishes this first-degree felony from the lower tiers in subsections (b) through (e). Court records abbreviate the charge as "POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=400G," meaning possession of a controlled substance in those groups at 400 grams or more.
Also appears on court records as:
| Charged as | Share of bail records | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-degree felony | 100% | 5 to 99 years or life in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.32 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
Bail for POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=400G in Texas
Across 1,484 Texas bail settings for this charge (11 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $30,000 (middle half: $10,000 – $75,000). 3% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 107 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (461 records), the median was $50,000 and 3% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 178 | $100,000 | $50,000 – $250,000 | 3% | 4% |
| Tarrant | 101 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $25,000 | 1% | 2% |
| Travis | 77 | $15,000 | $5,000 – $25,000 | 13% | 10% |
| Jefferson | 66 | $30,000 | $20,000 – $50,000 | 0% | 2% |
| Bexar | 59 | $40,000 | $13,750 – $52,500 | 2% | 10% |
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.
Recent POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=400G cases
| Case | County | Filed | Disposed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196728801010 | Harris | Jun 6, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| 26-06-10330 | Montgomery | Jun 16, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| 26-06-10327 | Montgomery | Jun 16, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| CR-24-4587-B | Hays | Dec 11, 2024 | Jul 9, 2026 | Dismissed, but convicted on a companion charge |
| 193523801010 | Harris | Oct 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| 24-DCR-107817 | FortBend | Feb 10, 2025 | Jun 1, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| 193975601010 | Harris | Nov 6, 2025 | May 31, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| 193918901010 | Harris | Nov 1, 2025 | May 20, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| 104312-CR | Brazoria | Aug 21, 2025 | May 11, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| 194395101010 | Harris | Dec 10, 2025 | May 5, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
Related charges
- POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G § 481.115(b)
- POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G § 481.115(c)
- POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G § 481.115(d)
- POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=200G<400G § 481.115(e)
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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.