Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.

HB 2681 changes penalties for possessing small amounts of certain controlled substances in Texas. It reclassifies first-time possession of less than one gram of Penalty Group 1 drugs from a state jail felony to a Class A misdemeanor (with a 180-day minimum jail term), but makes it a state jail felony if the person has prior convictions under related laws. The bill also adds a defense allowing people who call 911 during an overdose emergency to avoid prosecution, provided they stay on scene and cooperate with responders. This directly affects individuals caught with small quantities of drugs, particularly those with prior drug-related offenses.