TX HB1904

Defines "balloon" as an inflatable bag made of Mylar and adds balloons to the legal definition of "litter" under Texas Health and Safety Code

Creates a criminal offense for intentionally releasing a balloon inflated with lighter-than-air gas outside a roofed structure

Establishes exceptions for balloons released for scientific or meteorological purposes by government agencies and for hot air balloons that are recovered after launching

Penalties range from Class C misdemeanor (5 pounds or less of balloons) to state jail felony (1,000+ pounds or 200+ cubic feet), with enhanced penalties for commercial releases and repeat offenders

Requires convicted defendants to perform up to 60 hours of community service consisting of picking up litter or working at a recycling facility, in addition to other penalties