Can I bring pot home from Colorado into Houston?

[Basil 755]

I have less than a half ounce. Legal here. Don’t know why TSA would give a shit. There’s no drug sniffing security I’m aware of for domestic destinations and, even if there were, Houston doesn’t charge people for carrying small amounts. I asked this as a question but I plan on doing it so I guess I’m really asking if there’s any reason I shouldn’t.

[Dewey 3293]

Who's putting this nonsense in your head that you have to even ask? 

[Dahobbs 17682]

42 minutes ago, Basil said:

I have less than a half ounce. Legal here. Don’t know why TSA would give a shit. There’s no drug sniffing security I’m aware of for domestic destinations and, even if there were, Houston doesn’t charge people for carrying small amounts. I asked this as a question but I plan on doing it so I guess I’m really asking if there’s any reason I shouldn’t.

Nobody cares. *This is not legal advice* 

[Surly Bevo 25153]

 

[MonkeyDoughnut 10357]

Yeah, TSA doesn't care, only downside is if they either random search or spot something else and go through it they will refer you to PD who will make you either take it home or throw it out.  And the dog sniffers at the airport are only sniffing for explosives, not drugs (legally can't)

[Js1 85577]

Reported. 

[Chewbacca 7786]

What's the worst that could happen?

[DalTxHornFan 3117]

39 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

What's the worst that could happen?

[Prepuce of Doom 21103]

Did something happen to Your Face? 

[conVINCEd 21469]

Wife’s aunt flies down from Denver a couple times per year.  She’s stoned the entire time she’s here and brings enough stuff with her to keep me high for months.  She’s never had an issue.   YMMV.

[Js1 85577]

From experience though - if you're white and have TSA Pre-Check, you ain't gonna have a problem. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

18 minutes ago, Js1 said:

From experience though - if you're white and have TSA Pre-Check, you ain't gonna have a problem. 

I believe she checks both of those boxes.

[Dr Fear 1268]

14 hours ago, MonkeyDoughnut said:

Yeah, TSA doesn't care, only downside is if they either random search or spot something else and go through it they will refer you to PD who will make you either take it home or throw it out.  And the dog sniffers at the airport are only sniffing for explosives, not drugs (legally can't)

Yeah, I flew out of Denver a few years ago and they would occasionally have the dog walk by 40 or so people in the security line and then just run everyone through the metal detector. Dog didn't indicate and there is no way in hell someone out of those 40 people didn't have some sort of weed product on them.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21921]

It's been a while since I bought weed, but is there none available in Houston any more due to supply chain issues?

[4th&Five 41590]

I haven't flown home from CA or CO in years without bringing edibles back.  Nobody cares.

[RPM 26354]

Avoid travelling on 287 at any point in Colorado then driving through Wise County. They've got SCMODS (plate readers that flag vehicles coming from drug zones(yeah, local PD scan all the dispensary customers). It's a massive techno invasion of freedoms. I know a really good attorney if you do.

I see 5 - 6 drug searches every week on my way to work. Pretty big one in Decatur last night. I forget the name of the network Wise Co subscribes to, but they know you're coming way before you get here. They plan the traffic stop for "unsafe equipment" and rehearse their script down pat before you pass Sunset. It's a nationwide integrated scanner tattle tale network available to those willing to subscribe. Sure it costs (ex$2000 a month, but we can haul in $20,000 a month for a baseline.) Profit!

Edited March 8, 2022 by RPM

[skeeter 454]

36 minutes ago, RPM said:

Avoid travelling on 287 at any point in Colorado then driving through Wise County. They've got SCMODS (plate readers that flag vehicles coming from drug zones(yeah, local PD scan all the dispensary customers). It's a massive techno invasion of freedoms. I know a really good attorney if you do.

I see 5 - 6 drug searches every week on my way to work. Pretty big one in Decatur last night. I forget the name of the network Wise Co subscribes to, but they know you're coming way before you get here. They plan the traffic stop for "unsafe equipment" and rehearse their script down pat before you pass Sunset. It's a nationwide integrated scanner tattle tale network available to those willing to subscribe. Sure it costs (ex$2000 a month, but we can haul in $20,000 a month for a baseline.) Profit!

This is the kind of "oppression" the truck convoy should be protesting instead of the lame covid mitigation mandates.

[SimonBolivar 10959]

Also for those not wanting to travel there are companies that will ship you perfectly "legal" Delta-9 THC gummies. Hometownhero CBD is one that is located in Austin.

[bluto 4942]

Last I read as of the most recent court appeal volleyball, Deltas are technically legal in Tx and prob will be through the fall based on the appeals docket

[TeeDubya 3362]

Paging @Brittney Griner for tips.

[SimonBolivar 10959]

49 minutes ago, bluto said:

Last I read as of the most recent court appeal volleyball, Deltas are technically legal in Tx and prob will be through the fall based on the appeals docket

The new fad is legit Delta 9 gummies because the THC by weight is under the legal threshold so not even Delta 8 thats so popular but legal Delta 9. The same high you get in legal states.

[Hate 20145]

Avoid travelling on 287 at any point in Colorado then driving through Wise County. They've got SCMODS (plate readers that flag vehicles coming from drug zones(yeah, local PD scan all the dispensary customers). It's a massive techno invasion of freedoms. I know a really good attorney if you do.
I see 5 - 6 drug searches every week on my way to work. Pretty big one in Decatur last night. I forget the name of the network Wise Co subscribes to, but they know you're coming way before you get here. They plan the traffic stop for "unsafe equipment" and rehearse their script down pat before you pass Sunset. It's a nationwide integrated scanner tattle tale network available to those willing to subscribe. Sure it costs (ex$2000 a month, but we can haul in $20,000 a month for a baseline.) Profit!

Is this a real thing? I’m going to Colorado in the near future and planned on bringing back some edibles. This is very much on my route.

[RPM 26354]

2 minutes ago, Hate said:

Is this a real thing?

It's a very real thing.

[Quagmire 2147]

I did it once, had it in my backpack . Cruise through security line and get to front and see dog sniffing people. Butthole tightening, 2 lines converged and I keep telling other lady to go first and end up running into her. Probably looked suspicious as fuck, dog sniffs me and I got on by with minor heart attack. Obviously bomb sniffing dog but still makes you nervous .

[conVINCEd 21469]

13 hours ago, Hate said:

Is this a real thing? I’m going to Colorado in the near future and planned on bringing back some edibles. This is very much on my route.

It is my understanding that panhandle cops are doing very well for themselves stopping people returning from Colorado.

[Baboontyme 2825]

Just change your itinerary and come to MI instead. We've got legal weed and instead of Vail you can hit up Mt. Holly or Pine Knob. Spectacular. 

[luke duke 6414]

Just mail it to yourself.

[BearSchlong 8114]

This.  My wife has various family members mail her edibles from OR and OK all the time with no issues.

[TXSooner518 2438]

On 3/8/2022 at 12:28 PM, 4th&Five said:

I haven't flown home from CA or CO in years without bringing edibles back.  Nobody cares.

Same, subbing Vegas.

[ztejas 43537]

17 hours ago, Hate said:

Is this a real thing? I’m going to Colorado in the near future and planned on bringing back some edibles. This is very much on my route.

Yes. Do not drive back from CO with weed in your car. 

[Jerry Callo 8727]

OP is clearly in the hoosegow with no internet access.

[Bernard 879]

On 3/8/2022 at 12:11 PM, NeverMarryAStripper said:

It's been a while since I bought weed, but is there none available in Houston any more due to supply chain issues?

This. Just get a weed guy in Houston. Houston and Harris County 5-0 aren’t busting anyone for under 4 ounces. It’s basically legal here.

Bernard

[Bernard 879]

On 3/8/2022 at 12:35 PM, RPM said:

Avoid travelling on 287 at any point in Colorado then driving through Wise County. They've got SCMODS (plate readers that flag vehicles coming from drug zones(yeah, local PD scan all the dispensary customers). It's a massive techno invasion of freedoms. I know a really good attorney if you do.

I see 5 - 6 drug searches every week on my way to work. Pretty big one in Decatur last night. I forget the name of the network Wise Co subscribes to, but they know you're coming way before you get here. They plan the traffic stop for "unsafe equipment" and rehearse their script down pat before you pass Sunset. It's a nationwide integrated scanner tattle tale network available to those willing to subscribe. Sure it costs (ex$2000 a month, but we can haul in $20,000 a month for a baseline.) Profit!

Now I want to do this just to fuck with the cops. I usually roll 45 to 35 to 135 to 70 just because it’s Interstates the whole way: no towns, stop lights, etc.; just high speed limits and cruise control. 🙂

Bernard

[ztejas 43537]

12 minutes ago, Bernard said:

This. Just get a weed guy in Houston. Houston and Harris County 5-0 aren’t busting anyone for under 4 ounces. It’s basically legal here.

Bernard

Yeah. I don't smoke (anymore) but from what I understand the quality to price ratio is higher even in legal states buying from old fashioned pot dealers. The advantages of buying legally seem to be quality of selection and convenience. If you aren't a fucking dweeb and someone down the block has what you're trying to smoke then that route is going to save you money. 

Edited March 11, 2022 by ztejas

[RPM 26354]

22 minutes ago, Bernard said:

Now I want to do this just to fuck with the cops. I usually roll 45 to 35 to 135 to 70 just because it’s Interstates the whole way: no towns, stop lights, etc.; just high speed limits and cruise control. 🙂

Bernard

Rent a small U-Haul to seal the deal.

[JohnnyRage 1617]

Move to Oklahoma like any civilized person.

[twosheds 374]

Avoid travelling on 287 at any point in Colorado then driving through Wise County. They've got SCMODS (plate readers that flag vehicles coming from drug zones(yeah, local PD scan all the dispensary customers). It's a massive techno invasion of freedoms. I know a really good attorney if you do.
I see 5 - 6 drug searches every week on my way to work. Pretty big one in Decatur last night. I forget the name of the network Wise Co subscribes to, but they know you're coming way before you get here. They plan the traffic stop for "unsafe equipment" and rehearse their script down pat before you pass Sunset. It's a nationwide integrated scanner tattle tale network available to those willing to subscribe. Sure it costs (ex$2000 a month, but we can haul in $20,000 a month for a baseline.) Profit!

Maybe I am extremely naive or ignorant or maybe both but how do these logistics work?

The PD’s in CO will scan license plates at dispensaries on 287 and then upload that data into a national database. I understand that. But how do the LE in Wise Co know my schedule?

If they miss me on my trip back but catch my plate a week later, do they just roll the dice and hope I haven’t unpacked my car?

If I stop and buy weed entering CO and have none left when I come back to Texas are they just shit out of luck when I’m pulled over?

I realize the potential for the 20K per month is there but it just seems like a very high rate of false positives based on license plate scans alone.

And full disclosure, I only have used the Amarillo to Raton route into CO but I assume the same license plate scans are still applicable.

[RPM 26354]

1 hour ago, twosheds said:

Maybe I am extremely naive or ignorant or maybe both but how do these logistics work?

The PD’s in CO will scan license plates at dispensaries on 287 and then upload that data into a national database. I understand that. But how do the LE in Wise Co know my schedule?

If they miss me on my trip back but catch my plate a week later, do they just roll the dice and hope I haven’t unpacked my car?

If I stop and buy weed entering CO and have none left when I come back to Texas are they just shit out of luck when I’m pulled over?

I realize the potential for the 20K per month is there but it just seems like a very high rate of false positives based on license plate scans alone.

And full disclosure, I only have used the Amarillo to Raton route into CO but I assume the same license plate scans are still applicable.

They subscribe to a national database. They have plate readers EVERYWHERE. They timestamp everything. They cross reference EVERYTHING. You left Round Rock 5 days ago, spent 3 days in Colorado and are on the way back... Let's find a traffic violation and have a closer look. I mean if you're innocent, why would you protest? Only criminals only those engaged in criminal activity protest. Never, and I mean NEVER rent a u-haul. If you don't believe me just search the Wise County docket. It's their biscuits and gravy.

Edited March 13, 2022 by RPM

[Gatorubet 30315]

On 3/9/2022 at 11:54 AM, Baboontyme said:

Just change your itinerary and come to MI instead. We've got legal weed and instead of Vail you can hit up Mt. Holly or Pine Knob. Spectacular. 

Uber to dispensary and back from hotel.   Get in your car and drive home to Texas.   LDS themed bumper sticker and you are golden.  They say. 

 

[horn4life 3783]

All I know is that in Texas edibles are like heroin in classification and charges.  Vape pens?  That little cool gadget is like carrying around 5 lbs of weed.

Interesting read on the illegal use of plate scanners by law enforcement.

[Jerry Callo 8727]

I wonder if there is any correlation between OP last visiting this site on March 8th and his role as a low-level drug mule.

[Hermanator 7174]

On 3/8/2022 at 12:35 PM, RPM said:

Avoid travelling on 287 at any point in Colorado then driving through Wise County. They've got SCMODS (plate readers that flag vehicles coming from drug zones(yeah, local PD scan all the dispensary customers). It's a massive techno invasion of freedoms. I know a really good attorney if you do.

I see 5 - 6 drug searches every week on my way to work. Pretty big one in Decatur last night. I forget the name of the network Wise Co subscribes to, but they know you're coming way before you get here. They plan the traffic stop for "unsafe equipment" and rehearse their script down pat before you pass Sunset. It's a nationwide integrated scanner tattle tale network available to those willing to subscribe. Sure it costs (ex$2000 a month, but we can haul in $20,000 a month for a baseline.) Profit!

A few years back the family and I were on vacation in Idaho and Utah and drove back through Pagosa Springs down to Amarillo. Then south east of Amarillo a cop pulls me over for "driving the speed limit in the left lane" takes a once over seeing my mid 30s ass driving with my early 30s brother and late 50s parents in the vehicle and sends us on with a warning to not drive in the left lane. I'm assuming that had to do with this stuff you're talking about. 

[Hermanator 7174]

Also is it just Wise county and the 287 route? I drive to Oklahoma city from DFW and back 3 to 4 times a month for work and have never had that issue on 35 even though OKC has medicinal dispensaries all over the place. I wonder if you took the extra hour to drive back from Colorado through OKC instead of 287 if you'd have that issue. 

[BillyBadAss 189]

Do they use dogs in these Wise Co stops to alert from outside the vehicle, or rely on some probable cause or permission to search?

[Updawg 2286]

Do they use dogs in these Wise Co stops to alert from outside the vehicle, or rely on some probable cause or permission to search?

I’d assume both

[Hate 20145]

I just drove home the 287 route from Pagosa Springs. I had no issues at all.

[Quagmire 2147]

I just drove home the 287 route from Pagosa Springs. I had no issues at all.

Yeah but how pounds of snack did you have in your trunk?

[Upgrayedd 5821]

On 3/18/2022 at 11:18 PM, Hermanator said:

A few years back the family and I were on vacation in Idaho and Utah and drove back through Pagosa Springs down to Amarillo. Then south east of Amarillo a cop pulls me over for "driving the speed limit in the left lane" takes a once over seeing my mid 30s ass driving with my early 30s brother and late 50s parents in the vehicle and sends us on with a warning to not drive in the left lane. I'm assuming that had to do with this stuff you're talking about. 

Maybe.  Or maybe stop driving in the left lane at the speed limit.

[immamac 43060]

I drive back from Colorado all the time and have never been pulled over. This 287 thing is nonsense conspiracy theory shit. 

 

[Hermanator 7174]

55 minutes ago, Upgrayedd said:

Maybe.  Or maybe stop driving in the left lane at the speed limit.

I moved over to it temporarily to avoid a horrid patch of rough road in the right lane. Cop was being a dick illegally stopping me to look for contraband.