Relating to the controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
This bill amends Texas' Health and Safety Code to clarify which substances are classified under Penalty Group 1 for controlled substances. It updates the list to explicitly include specific opioids, opium derivatives, and related chemical forms (like certain morphine compounds, heroin, and synthetic drugs) while removing some previously excluded items. The changes directly affect law enforcement, courts, and legal proceedings involving these substances by defining their precise legal classification. This is a technical revision to the definition - not a new penalty or policy change - ensuring consistent application of existing laws.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 19, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Justice
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bryan Hughes
RRepublican
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