Relating to equipment used or intended for use in testing or analyzing a controlled substance.
This bill would amend Texas law to explicitly include equipment used for testing or analyzing controlled substances (such as devices measuring drug strength, purity, or effectiveness) in the definition of "drug paraphernalia." Currently, such testing equipment is not specifically listed under this definition. The change would extend existing paraphernalia laws to cover these tools, making their possession or use for drug-related purposes illegal. It directly affects individuals who handle or use such equipment in connection with controlled substances.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vikki Goodwin
DDemocratic
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