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TX HB1496

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erin Zwiener

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts fentanyl testing equipment from Texas drug paraphernalia laws under Section 481.125 of the Health and Safety Code

  • Allows individuals to legally use, possess, deliver, or manufacture testing equipment that detects fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, and fentanyl analogues

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain subject to former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/11/2025

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