PENALTIES UNDER STATE LAW
I. TEXAS STATUTES
OFFENSE MINIMUM PUNISHMENT MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT
Manufacture or delivery of controlled substances (drugs) Confinement in jail for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000
Possession of controlled substances (drugs) Confinement in jail for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000
Delivery of marijuana Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000 or both Imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 nor less than ten years and a fine not to exceed $100,000
Possession of marijuana Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000 or both Confinement in TDC for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than five years, and a fine not to exceed $250,000
Driving while intoxicated (includes intoxication from alcohol, drugs, or both) Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days nor less than 72 hours, and a fine of not more than $2,000 Imprisonment for a term of not more than ten years nor less than two years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000
Public intoxication A fine not to exceed $500 Varies with age and number of offenses
Purchase of alcohol by a minor A fine not to exceed $500 Varies with age and number of offenses
Consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor A fine not to exceed $500 Varies with age and number of offenses
Purchase for or furnishing of alcohol to a minor A fine not to exceed $4000 or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year or both A fine not to exceed $4000 or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year or both

Penalties shown above are based on language contained in applicable Texas statutes and are subject to change at any time by the Legislature and the Governor.