Health & Safety Code · ch. 483

Dangerous Drugs

Dangerous Drugs is covered under ch. 483 and tested on the TCOLE peace officer licensing exam.

To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Prescription drug not in PG 1-4; Possession without valid prescription; §483.041 — Class A misdemeanor.

Elements you must prove

  • Prescription drug not in PG 1-4
  • Possession without valid prescription
  • §483.041 — Class A misdemeanor

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Tex. Health & Safety Code §483 covers 'dangerous drugs' — generally:

  1. Anabolic steroids only
  2. Prescription drugs not in PG 1-4 (e.g., antibiotics, blood pressure meds, certain non-controlled prescription drugs); possession without a prescription is a Class A misdemeanor Correct
  3. Marijuana
  4. Tobacco
Why: Dangerous drugs are prescription drugs NOT in the controlled-substance penalty groups. Possession without a prescription is a Class A misdemeanor (§483.041). Often charged when officers find prescription drugs in pill bottles other than the pharmacy bottle issued to the holder.
Statute: Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 483