POSS CS PG 2 <1G on Texas arrest paperwork, a bond sheet, or a court docket means: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, under one gram, charged under Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.116(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 2 includes MDMA (ecstasy/molly), psilocybin mushrooms, PCP, mescaline — and, critically, THC concentrates: wax, vape cartridges, edibles, dabs, and other cannabis extracts.
What this charge really means
The most common PG 2 surprise: a THC vape pen is a felony in Texas, even though flower marijuana under 2 ounces is only a Class B misdemeanor. The weight includes the entire mixture — a full vape cartridge or a bag of gummies can vault the charge into higher brackets fast.
Common questions
Why is my THC vape pen a felony?
Texas classifies cannabis concentrates and extracts as Penalty Group 2 — unlike marijuana flower. Any usable amount of THC concentrate is at least a state jail felony.
What is the punishment for POSS CS PG 2 under 1 gram?
180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and up to a $10,000 fine. First offenders frequently qualify for diversion, deferred adjudication, or § 12.44 misdemeanor-level punishment.
What drugs are in Penalty Group 2?
MDMA, psilocybin mushrooms, PCP, mescaline, and THC concentrates such as vape cartridges, wax, and edibles.
Charged with POSS CS PG 2 <1G? Move fast.
Charges like this are shaped in the first weeks — evidence gets preserved or lost, and early counsel changes outcomes. Our attorneys are former police officers who know how these cases are built. Get a free consultation — we’ll review the facts, explain your realistic options, and quote a flat fee. Available 24/7.
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.
