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TX SB151
TX SB151Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate.
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Introduced
11/10/2020
11/10/2020
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to establish different criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate. It defines "marihuana concentrate" as the resin extracted from marihuana and establishes thresholds for different offense levels based on the amount of marihuana or marihuana concentrate involved. The bill also creates an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain individuals who deliver small amounts of marihuana or marihuana concentrate without receiving remuneration. The changes made by this bill apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 03/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB151 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00151I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00151I.pdf |
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