TX SB2451

Creates a grant program administered by the criminal justice division to help local law enforcement agencies pay for laboratory testing of substances suspected of containing delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exceeding 0.3 percent concentration on a dry weight basis

Limits grant eligibility to law enforcement agencies that employ peace officers and have written agreements with prosecutors to evaluate all testing evidence to determine whether prosecution is appropriate

Restricts grant funds to paying qualified third-party laboratories for THC concentration testing only

Requires grant recipients to submit annual reports including number of substances tested, test results, types of substances, average testing costs, citations/warrants issued, and case status

Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025 if that threshold is not met