Relating to committing the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by engaging in certain conduct involving a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

SB 1234 creates a legal presumption that a person endangers a child, elderly individual, or disabled person if they use methamphetamine or certain highly restricted drugs (Penalty Group 1-B) in their presence, make such drugs accessible to them, or use these drugs illegally while with them. This applies specifically to caregivers or individuals responsible for the safety of vulnerable people. The bill establishes three clear triggers for this presumption: (1) having the drugs present, (2) proximity/accessibility with drug evidence from the vulnerable person, or (3) illegal use of the drugs while with them. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, and only applies to offenses committed on or after that date.