Texas
In theory, Texas law enforcement officers have the option of ticketing offenders in possession of less than 4 ounces (class B misdemeanor) instead of arresting. In practice, however, Travis County (Austin) is one of the only counties that opts for this (Harris County policy follows similar suit). Most such cases get dismissed in Travis County after paying a fine, providing community service, and taking drug classes, depending on such factors as the details surrounding the arrest and the offender's criminal history.
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