Drug-Free Zone
Drug-free zone includes property within 1,000 ft of a school (real property), within 300 ft of a youth center, public swimming pool, or video arcade, or on a school bus.
To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Within 1,000 ft of school real property; Within 300 ft of youth center, public pool, or video arcade; On a school bus; Increases minimum term and fines.
The base classification is Enhances minimum term and minimum/maximum fine, with possible enhancements depending on the conduct, victim, location, or prior history of the actor.
Elements you must prove
- Within 1,000 ft of school real property
- Within 300 ft of youth center, public pool, or video arcade
- On a school bus
- Increases minimum term and fines
Drug-free zone includes property within 1,000 ft of a school (real property), within 300 ft of a youth center, public swimming pool, or video arcade, or on a school bus.
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Felony possession in zone | Increases minimum confinement and maximum fine | §481.134(c)–(d) |
| Manufacture/delivery in zone | Higher minimum sentence; fine doubled (where applicable) | §481.134(b) |
Practice 2 questions on this topic
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Worked examples
Under HSC §481.134, a 'drug-free zone' includes premises within how many feet of a school?
- 100 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
- 1,000 feet Correct
What is the typical effect of a drug-free zone enhancement under §481.134?
- Adds a Class C charge
- Increases the minimum term of confinement and increases the minimum/maximum fine for the underlying offense Correct
- Reduces the offense level
- Triggers automatic deportation
Statutory definitions for this topic
- Drug-free zone Tex. Health & Safety Code §481.134
- Real property within 1,000 ft of a school; within 300 ft of a youth center, public swimming pool, or video arcade; or on a school bus. Increases minimum term and minimum/maximum fine for many drug offenses.