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TX HB2695

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rafael Anchia

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates enhanced criminal penalties when a defendant uses a social media platform to facilitate the delivery of controlled substances

  • Increases punishment to the next higher offense category when social media is used in furtherance of drug delivery offenses under multiple Health and Safety Code sections (481.112, 481.1121, 481.1123, 481.113, 481.114, 481.119, 481.120, or 481.122)

  • For first-degree felony drug delivery offenses involving social media, adds 5 years to the punishment and doubles the maximum fine

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by existing law

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of a social media platform in furtherance of an offense involving the delivery of a controlled substance; increasing criminal penalties.

Crimes

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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