TX SB1870

Prohibits local entities (municipal governing bodies, commissioners courts, sheriffs, constables, police departments, and local attorneys) from adopting or enforcing any ordinance, order, rule, policy, or measure that would prevent full enforcement of state drug and consumable hemp product laws under Health and Safety Code Chapters 443, 481, and 483

Bars local entities from placing items on ballots, including municipal charter amendments, that would reduce enforcement of state drug and consumable hemp product laws

Establishes a citizen complaint process allowing Texas residents to file sworn complaints with the attorney general alleging local entity violations, with the attorney general required to develop and publish a complaint form online

Authorizes the attorney general to file for writs of mandamus or other equitable relief in district courts (Travis County or relevant local counties) to compel compliance, with accelerated appeal procedures and venue transfer restrictions

Imposes civil penalties of at least $25,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for each subsequent violation, with each day of a continuing violation counting as a separate offense; waives governmental and official immunity for these penalties