POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ
Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2-A at most 2 OZ 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 2-A <= 2OZ” means
Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.1161(b)(1) applies to knowing or intentional possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2-A when the aggregate weight, including any adulterants or dilutants, is two ounces or less. Penalty Group 2-A is the state's list of synthetic cannabinoids — laboratory-made compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors, marketed under names such as "K2" and "Spice" — which the Legislature grouped separately from both marihuana and the hallucinogens in Penalty Group 2. The statute mirrors the marihuana possession tiers by measuring in ounces and pounds rather than grams. The State must prove the person exercised actual care, custody, control, or management over the substance with knowledge of it. At two ounces or less the offense is a Class B misdemeanor, the statute's lowest classification; subsection (b)(2) takes over above two ounces.
| Charged as | Share of bail records | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | 100% | Up to 180 days in county jail | Fine up to $2,000 | Penal Code § 12.22 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
Bail for POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ in Texas
Across 5,187 Texas bail settings for this charge (28 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $1,500 (middle half: $750 – $4,000). 8% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 91 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (1,418 records), the median was $1,000 and 13% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueces | 1,201 | $750 | $500 – $1,500 | 4% | 0% |
| Jefferson | 519 | $1,500 | $1,000 – $4,000 | 1% | 0% |
| Hidalgo | 456 | $2,000 | $1,000 – $3,000 | 9% | 0% |
| Fort Bend | 265 | $2,000 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 17% | 2% |
| Bowie | 223 | $3,000 | $3,000 – $4,000 | 9% | 0% |
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 2-A <= 2OZ cases
| Case | County | Filed | Disposed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21CCR05419 | Bell | Sep 20, 2021 | Aug 21, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| 26-CCR-250900 | FortBend | May 8, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| F-25-49243 | Dallas | Apr 10, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | Plea to a lesser charge |
| M-26-00450 | Dallas | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| 26-CCR-250919 | FortBend | May 7, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| M-25-62257 | Dallas | Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| 26-02-02087 | Montgomery | Feb 6, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| 26-CCR-249637 | FortBend | Feb 27, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| M-25-00545 | Dallas | Sep 10, 2025 | May 27, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| 26-CCR-250868 | FortBend | May 8, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
Related charges
- POSS CS PG 2-A > 2OZ <= 4OZ § 481.1161(b)(2)
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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.