POSS CS PG 2 4-400 Grams — Texas Charge Code Explained

POSS CS PG 2 4G-400G on Texas arrest paperwork, a bond sheet, or a court docket means: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, four to 400 grams, charged under Texas Health & Safety Code § 481.116(d).

What substances are covered

Penalty Group 2 includes MDMA, psilocybin mushrooms, PCP, and THC concentrates (vapes, wax, edibles).

What this charge really means

Unlike Penalty Group 1, the PG 2 ladder jumps straight from 4 grams to 400 — so this bracket captures everything from a few vape cartridges to a significant quantity. Where you fall in that spread heavily influences plea posture, making mitigation and lab work especially valuable.

Common questions

What is the punishment for POSS CS PG 2 4-400 grams?

2 to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine as a second-degree felony.

A few vape carts put me in this bracket — is that right?

Unfortunately yes: full cartridge weight counts, and the PG 2 bracket runs all the way from 4 to 400 grams. The breadth of the bracket is itself an argument for proportionate resolution.

What are the main defenses?

Unlawful search and seizure, lab analysis and weight-methodology challenges, knowledge defenses, and intent-to-deliver rebuttals when the state tries to upgrade the charge.

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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.