TEXAS THC BAN: What's a Felony Now and What's Still Legal? (Houston Defense Attorney Explains)

As of July 31, 2026, delta-8, delta-10, THCP and the other manufactured THC compounds sold openly in Texas smoke shops are Schedule I controlled substances — and under Penalty Group 2, a single vape cartridge is charged as a state jail felony, not a misdemeanor. In this video, Houston criminal defense attorney Gary Tabakman explains exactly what the Texas THC ban changed, what it did not change (compliant delta-9 hemp products and the Texas marijuana possession statute are still where they were), and why "I bought it legally in June" is not the defense most people assume. He also walks through the issue almost nobody talks about: the state has to prove through real laboratory analysis which isomer you actually had, and no roadside field test can do that — plus how constructive possession can put you in one of these cases even when the product isn't yours. This video is general information only, it is not legal advice, and watching it does not create an attorney-client relationship. if you've been charged in Harris County or anywhere in Texas, call for a free consultation at 713-429-1624. FREE Consultation: https://www.gtlawfirm.com/