Which scenario carries a penalty of 15-99 years and up to $250,000?

• A. Manufacturing or delivering 400 grams or more (PG1)
• B. Possession of 4-400 grams (PG2)
• C. Possession of 1-4 grams (PG1)
• D. Possession of fewer than 20 units (PG1A)

Answer: (A)

In Texas, penalties for controlled substances depend on the penalty group and the amount involved. When a PG1 drug is manufactured or delivered in a large quantity (400 grams or more), the offense carries a very high level of punishment: a long prison term ranging from about 15 years up to 99 years, plus a maximum fine of $250,000. This reflects the seriousness of trafficking large amounts of a highly controlled substance.

The other scenarios involve possession (not manufacturing or delivering) or involve smaller or different quantities, which map to shorter prison terms and often much smaller fines. So the scenario with manufacturing or delivering 400 grams or more of a PG1 drug best fits the 15-99 years and up to $250,000 penalty.