What is the possession penalty for 4,000-8,000 units (PG1A)?

• A. State Jail Felony
• B. 3rd Degree Felony
• C. 2nd Degree Felony
• D. 1st Degree Felony

Answer: (D)

In Texas, penalties for possession of a controlled substance depend on the substance’s penalty group and the number of units possessed. Penalty Group 1A substances are among the most tightly controlled, and the statute assigns escalating penalties based on how many units you have.

For a possession amount in the 4,000 to 8,000 units range, the statute places it in the highest tier for that group: a first‑degree felony. That means the person could face 5 to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine, along with related consequences. The idea is that as the quantity rises within a penalty group, the severity of the charge increases, and this specific range matches the threshold for the most serious felony level within PG1A.