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TX HB848

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Moody

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a separate legal definition for "marihuana concentrate" as resin extracted from marijuana or any compound, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the resin

  • Establishes distinct penalty thresholds for marijuana concentrate possession: Class B misdemeanor for 10 grams or less, Class A misdemeanor for 10-20 grams, state jail felony for 20 grams to 1 pound, third degree felony for 1-10 pounds, second degree felony for 10-400 pounds, and first degree felony for over 400 pounds

  • Sets delivery penalties for marijuana concentrate: Class B misdemeanor for 1.5 grams or less without remuneration, Class A misdemeanor for 1.5 grams or less with remuneration, state jail felony for 1.5 grams to 1 pound, with escalating felony charges for larger amounts

  • Requires the weight of marijuana concentrate to be calculated excluding adulterants or dilutants, and directs the director to adopt rules for determining concentrate amounts in mixed products

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred directly to subcommittee by chair

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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