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TX SB1833

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases criminal penalties for controlled substance delivery offenses when the defendant used a social media platform to further the crime, elevating punishment to the next higher offense category

  • For first-degree felonies involving social media use, adds 5 years to the sentence and doubles the maximum fine

  • Applies to offenses under multiple Health and Safety Code sections covering delivery of various controlled substances (Sections 481.112, 481.1121, 481.1123, 481.113, 481.114, 481.119, 481.120, and 481.122)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date

  • Passed the Senate 29-2 and the House 129-5 following a conference committee process

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

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence5/10/2025
Criminal Justice3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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