Though they were used for psychological treatment in the 1960s, the possession of LSD can have severe consequences in Texas. The range of punishment for possession of LSD is determined by number of units in possession.
Amount
Classification
Penalty
Fewer than 20 unitsState Jail felony
180 days to 2 years in state
jail and/or fine up to
$10,000
20 to 79 unitsThird degree felony
2 to 10 years in prison
and/or fine up to $10,000
80 to 3,999 unitsSecond degree felony
2 to 20 years in prison
and/or fine up to $10,000
4,000 to 7,999 unitsFirst degree felony
5 to 99 years in prison
and/or fine up to $10,000
8,000 units or moreEnhanced first degree
15 to 99 or life, and a
felony
fine up to $250,000
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