POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZTexas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.1161(b)(1)
“POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ” stands for Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Penalty Group 2-A) Up to 2 Ounces, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.1161(b)(1). It is punishable by up to 180 days in county jail and a fine up to $2,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ” mean?
“POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ” stands for Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Penalty Group 2-A) Up to 2 Ounces, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas HSC § 481.1161(b)(1).
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.
What usually happens to a POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ charge?
40% ended without a conviction, 9% in deferred adjudication and 52% in a conviction.
How 261 resolved POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 12 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Denton, FortBend, Galveston, Hays, Montgomery, 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 POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ case take to resolve?
Typically about 5 months: half of resolved cases closed within 141 days of filing.
Across 261 resolved POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 141 days. The middle half took between 41 and 313 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ 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 Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids (Penalty Group 2-A) Up to 2 Ounces in Texas?
Up to 180 days in county jail and a fine up to $2,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | 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.
How much is bail for POSS CS PG 2-A <= 2OZ in Texas?
The median bail is $1,500, and 8% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
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.
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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.