Here is a list of the amounts and penalties for drug trafficking in the State of Texas: -Less than 1 gram: A third-degree felony that carries a penalty of 2-10 years in prison and a fine of $10,000. -Between 1 and 3.99 grams: A second-degree felony that carries a penalty of 2-20 years in prison and a fine of $10,000. -Between 4 and 199 grams: A first-degree felony that carries a penalty of 5-99 years in prison and a fine of $10,000. -Between 200 and 399 grams: A first-degree felony that carries a penalty of 10 years to life in prison and a fine of $100,000. -Over 400 grams: A first-degree felony that carries a penalty of 15 years to life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The Texas drug trafficking laws will differ slightly for each type of controlled substance in different schedules, but all of them will be based on the amount of drugs that are in question. Federal charges and penalties may also apply in drug trafficking cases, which are much more severe than state penalties. The prison sentences are longer, and the fines can get into the millions.