Marijuana Testing Texas | Armstrong Forensic Lab

10 Things About THC Concentration - Hemp vs Marijuana

In 2019, the Texas Law HB 1325 changed the definition of Marijuana in Texas. Armstrong understands your needs, as law enforcement and justice department officials, to find a fast and economical solution to answer the question “Is it Hemp or Marijuana?”. Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, Inc. was the first Texas based laboratory to be fully accredited to quantitate delta-9 THC in plant material and non-plant products (e-cig cartridges, gummies, edibles, dabs, waxes, etc.) In 2019 the Texas Law HB 1325 changed the definition of Marijuana as containing 0.3% THC. We are here for you, conveniently located in the heart of DFW, to help with all of your testing and testimony needs throughout the great State of Texas.

Laboratory Testing Benifits

1. FAST results = SAVING MONEY

Fast Turnaround Time benefits your budget. Rapid Results for Marijuana Testing in Texas means lower inmate housing costs and fewer re-arrests.

2. House Bill 1325 Changes Marijuana Testing in Texas

Texas HB 1325 defines Hemp as the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds of the plant and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

Hemp and Hemp products must be tested by an ISO 17025 or comparable standard to determine the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration to comply with Marijuana Testing in Texas.

3. Plant Material Marijuana Testing in Texas

Armstrong Forensic Laboratory is qualified and accredited to perform Marijuana Testing in Texas, identification and quantitation testing on suspected plant material for delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to determine if the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration is greater than 0.3% and establish if the plant material is determined to be Hemp or Marijuana.

4. Non-Plant Material Marijuana Testing in Texas

Armstrong Forensic Laboratory is qualified and accredited to perform identification and quantitation testing on suspected non-plant material (pill, oil, dab, wax, paste, e-cig fluid, edible, gummy, etc.) for delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to determine if the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration is greater than 0.3% and the non-plant material is determined to be Hemp based or Marijuana based.

5. Test to the Highest Offense Level

All samples received for Marijuana Testing in Texas are tested in accordance with the needs of the client. At Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, Inc. delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) quantitative testing to determine if the THC concentration is greater than 0.3% will be done, as directed by the client, on a per sample basis or to the highest potential offense level attainable by the weight of each sample submitted for criminal casework.

6. ANAB Accredited

Armstrong Forensic Laboratory’s Marijuana Testing in Texas is accredited by American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and approved by the Texas Forensic Science Commission (TFSC).

7. Marijuana Testing in Texas

The Marijuana Testing in Texas done on your Texas samples will be handled here, in Texas, by Texas Forensic Science Commission (TFSC) licensed technicians and analysts.

8. Convenient Evidence Transfer

Convenient Evidence Transfer – Evidence receiving available 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday.

Discounted Shipping Program available, with tracking for secure evidence transfer. Pickup available.

9. Government Agencies

Discounted pricing for government agencies, municipalities, police departments, school districts, colleges, and universities. Contact us to lock in your no contract pricing today.

10. Other Labs in Texas

Other labs in Texas do not analyze misdemeanor cases, devices with batteries, or edibles. The results are based on a 1% decision point without a precise quantative value which is % delta-9 THC.