THC oil, on the other hand, is not the same as marijuana. THC oil is in the list of items that do not qualify as marijuana. This list includes any resin extracts from the plant; oil or cakes made from marijuana plants or seeds; fibers or plant stalks; sterilized seeds that cannot germinate; or any compound manufacturer, oil, cake, mixture, or derivative of the marijuana plant. THC oil is an oil of the marijuana plant, not marijuana itself. This is a major difference in the eyes of the law, as marijuana is not in Texas’s Penalty Group of Controlled Substance, but THC oil is.
Outside of legal jargon, consumers might recognize THC oil or wax by its appearance. Cannabis oil, hash, or “dabs” generally come in thick, sticky substances that resemble resin. Cannabis oils and waxes contain higher concentrations of the active ingredient in marijuana – THC. Therefore, oils can be much more potent than traditional loose-leaf marijuana. This is why Texas lawmakers punish possession of THC oils and concentrates more severely.