“A THC Gummy Could Land Granny in Jail.”
Many Texans are sounding the alarm about the state’s new THC penalties. People are watching lawmakers hand out felony charges for something as small as a THC gummy — even when it’s used by seniors who are dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, cancer treatments, or sleepless nights.
Meanwhile, the crimes that truly devastate families — murder, rape, child abuse, violent assaults — remain in a completely different universe of harm. That contrast is fueling public outrage.
The message people keep repeating: Texas lawmakers are treating THC like a major threat while violent offenders are the ones tearing communities apart. And now, under these laws, a grandmother trying to ease her pain with a gummy could end up in handcuffs.
This PSA isn’t about promoting THC — it’s about questioning whether the punishment matches the reality of the substance. Because no one believes Granny should be facing a felony for trying to sleep through the night.
Vape Cartridges
Most vape cartridges contain 50–90% cannabinoids. Texas counts all of this as illegal THC.
Penalties range from:
- State Jail Felony to
- Second‑Degree Felony (2–20 years in prison)