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TX HB253
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Talarico
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AI Summary
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Exempts individuals from drug paraphernalia laws when using, possessing, delivering, or manufacturing testing equipment designed to detect substances in Penalty Group 1-B (which includes fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives)
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Legalizes fentanyl test strips and similar testing equipment by adding an exception to Section 481.125 of the Health and Safety Code
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain subject to former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Public Health
2/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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