Are Steroids Illegal in Texas? (From a Lawyer)

Anabolic steroids are synthetic versions of the primary human growth hormone, testosterone.

This human growth hormone is produced spontaneously by the body.

Its levels rise in males throughout puberty to encourage the emergence of male sex characteristics such as the development of body hair and a deeper voice [1].

Despite being primarily associated with men, testosterone is also produced in women but in considerably lesser quantities.

Anabolic steroids imitate the effects of the human growth hormone testosterone, causing muscular tissue to expand and "bulk up" in response to exercise [2].

I've seen many fitness and weight loss enthusiasts use different steroids to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance.

Suppose you're caught knowingly in possession of these steroids without a prescription, even in small amounts of less than 28 grams.

In that case, you'll be charged with a third-degree felony under the drug enforcement administration.

As per the steroid law notice, the first possession of these steroids without a prescription is a criminal offense punishable by a potential $1,000 fine and a year in jail at the federal level.

For a first conviction, the maximum jail term for trafficking schedule III anabolic steroids without a valid medical purpose is up to 5 years and a $250,000 fine, both under state and federal laws.

The criminal justice penalties and jail sentences are doubled for selling or distributing steroid-controlled substances for a second time.

As we'll see below, the Texas department charges for having anabolic steroids depend on the substance quantity [4].

• Less than 10 units: Misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both for a first offense. And up to 1 year in prison, a $2,000 fine, or both, for a second offense.
• 10 to 100 units: Misdemeanor punishable by a first-time sentence of up to one year in jail and/or a fine of $2,000. And a subsequent penalty of up to two years in prison and/or a fine of $3,000.
• More than 100 units: Crime punishable by up to five years in jail, $5,000 in fines, or both, for a first offense. And up to ten years in prison, $10,000 in fines, or both, for a second or subsequent violation.

We found that psychosis and manic episodes are frequent among steroid users [8].

This is detrimental to the user as well as their close relatives.

Unstable mental health can wreck lives, families, and marriages.

Anabolic steroid abuse has even been proven lethal for some users.

Increased Blood-Borne Disease Risk

It's never a good idea to use needles for recreational purposes.

You run the risk of getting HIV and other blood-borne illnesses like Hepatitis B and C [9].

Avoid sticking needles in your arm unless you have a legitimate medical need and a prescription.

The medicinal herb Safed Musli is used in conventional Indian medicine to treat male sexual issues because it helps raise testosterone levels [12].

Even though steroids work similarly (boosting testosterone), I still feel more research is needed to determine whether Safed Musli can increase muscle growth, repair, endurance, or strength.

4. Fenugreek

According to recent research, fenugreek extract increases endurance and the utilization of fatty acids during exercise. The study also showed that fenugreek might help you lose weight [13].

In my research, I found that the compounds in fenugreek extract may raise testosterone levels naturally by preventing the body from turning the human growth hormones into other sex hormones.