POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G < 4GTexas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.116(c)
“POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G < 4G” stands for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 at least 1 g under 4 g, a third-degree felony under Texas Health & Safety Code (HSC) § 481.116(c). It is punishable by 2 to 10 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 “POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G < 4G” mean?
“POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G < 4G” stands for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 at least 1 g under 4 g, a third-degree felony under Texas HSC § 481.116(c).
Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.116(c) covers knowing or intentional possession of a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 2 in an aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, of one gram or more but less than four grams. Penalty Group 2 consists chiefly of hallucinogenic and psychedelic substances — MDMA (ecstasy), psilocybin and psilocin, and mescaline — and tetrahydrocannabinol in forms other than the marihuana plant, which brings THC concentrates, edibles, and vape oils within the group. Possession means actual care, custody, control, or management of the substance, and the State must prove the person knew of it; no intent to deliver is required, which distinguishes this offense from § 481.113. The one-to-four-gram bracket is a third-degree felony, sitting between subsection (b), for under one gram, and subsection (d), which starts at four grams.
What usually happens to a POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G < 4G charge?
62% ended without a conviction, 29% in deferred adjudication and 9% in a conviction.
How 1,752 resolved POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G < 4G charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 14 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin | 491 | 31% | 60% | 9% | 209 |
| Montgomery | 419 | 81% | 9% | 10% | 115 |
| Harris | 202 | 86% | 9% | 4% | 220 |
| Hays | 194 | 63% | 23% | 14% | 321 |
| Comal | 115 | 84% | 10% | 6% | — |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (2) 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 >= 1G < 4G case take to resolve?
Typically about 6 months: half of resolved cases closed within 187 days of filing.
Across 1,729 resolved POSS CS PG 2 >= 1G < 4G charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 187 days. The middle half took between 90 and 364 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 >= 1G < 4G 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 Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 at least 1 g under 4 g in Texas?
2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-degree felony | 2 to 10 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.34 |
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 >= 1G < 4G in Texas?
The median bail is $5,000, and 13% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 30,387 Texas bail settings for this charge (118 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $5,000 (middle half: $2,500 – $10,000). 13% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 898 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (7,036 records), the median was $5,000 and 23% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 3,245 | $2,500 | $1,500 – $5,000 | 26% | 2% |
| Bexar | 2,538 | $3,500 | $2,500 – $6,000 | 16% | 3% |
| El Paso | 1,876 | $3,000 | $1,500 – $10,000 | 16% | 10% |
| Dallas | 1,860 | $5,000 | $2,000 – $10,000 | 4% | 5% |
| Collin | 1,157 | $3,000 | $1,500 – $7,500 | 20% | 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.