| PENALTIES UNDER STATE LAW
I. TEXAS STATUTES |
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| 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. |
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