Penal Code · §481.112

Manufacture or Delivery of CS — PG 1

Knowingly or intentionally manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1.

To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: <1g: state jail felony; 1g–<4g: 2nd degree felony; 4g–<200g: 1st degree felony; 200g–<400g: 10–99 or life, fine up to $100,000; 400g+: 15–99 or life, fine up to $250,000.

The base classification is Graded by weight, with possible enhancements depending on the conduct, victim, location, or prior history of the actor.

Elements you must prove

  • <1g: state jail felony
  • 1g–<4g: 2nd degree felony
  • 4g–<200g: 1st degree felony
  • 200g–<400g: 10–99 or life, fine up to $100,000
  • 400g+: 15–99 or life, fine up to $250,000
Texas Law — Charge Details
State Jail → Enhanced 1st Degree
Offense
Manufacture or Delivery of CS — PG 1
Statute
Tex. Health & Safety Code §481.112
Classification
Graded by weight

Knowingly or intentionally manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1.

Potential Penalty Enhancements
If this condition applies…Charge escalates toStatute
<1 gState jail felony§481.112(b)
≥1 g but <4 g2nd degree felony§481.112(c)
≥4 g but <200 g1st degree felony§481.112(d)
≥200 g but <400 g10–99 yrs or life; fine up to $100,000§481.112(e)
≥400 g15–99 yrs or life; fine up to $250,000§481.112(f)

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Manufacture or delivery of less than one gram of a Penalty Group 1 substance is what level of offense?

  1. Class A misdemeanor
  2. State jail felony Correct
  3. 3rd degree felony
  4. 2nd degree felony
Why: Manufacture/delivery of <1g of PG 1 is a state jail felony. Each higher weight tier moves up the felony ladder, topping out at 15–99 or life and fine up to $250,000 for 400g+.
Statute: Tex. Health & Safety Code §481.112(b)
Worked example 2

An undercover officer buys 0.6 grams of methamphetamine from a defendant in a hand-to-hand sale. Defendant is charged with delivery. What level applies?

  1. State jail felony (<1 g) Correct
  2. 2nd degree felony (>=1 g but <4 g)
  3. 1st degree felony (>=4 g but <200 g)
  4. Class A misdemeanor (PG 3 <28 g)
Why: Manufacture/Delivery <1 g of PG 1 is a state jail felony. Each higher weight bracket steps the felony up; >=1 g but <4 g delivery is a 2nd degree felony.
Statute: Tex. Health & Safety Code §481.112(b)