POSS CS PG 1 <1G on Texas arrest paperwork, a bond sheet, or a court docket means: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, under one gram, charged under Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.115(b).

Charge level: State jail felony

Punishment range: 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000

What substances are covered

Penalty Group 1 includes cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, oxycodone and hydrocodone (above certain concentrations), GHB, and ketamine. Fentanyl and related compounds are now charged under Penalty Group 1-B, which carries the same possession weight ladder.

What this charge really means

Under one gram is the lowest rung of the PG 1 ladder — but it is still a felony. Many first-time offenders qualify for probation, deferred adjudication, or drug court programs that can keep a conviction off their record. Under Penal Code § 12.44, a state jail felony can sometimes be punished as a misdemeanor.

Common questions

Is POSS CS PG 1 under 1 gram a felony?

Yes — possession of any amount of a Penalty Group 1 substance is a felony in Texas. Under one gram is a state jail felony carrying 180 days to 2 years in a state jail and up to a $10,000 fine.

Can a POSS CS PG 1 <1G charge be reduced or dismissed?

Often, yes. Options include suppression of illegally obtained evidence, pretrial diversion, drug court, deferred adjudication, and § 12.44(a) reduction to misdemeanor punishment. The right path depends on the stop, the search, and your history.

What does PG 1 mean on my paperwork?

PG stands for Penalty Group — Texas sorts controlled substances into groups that set the punishment range. Group 1 covers drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.

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This page is general legal information for Texas, not legal advice about your specific case. Penalty ranges can change with enhancements, priors, and case-specific facts. Last reviewed July 2026.