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Bill > HB2601
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Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana.
AI Summary
This bill amends the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana (marijuana) in Texas. It reduces the offense for possession of four ounces or less from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor. It also provides a defense to prosecution for certain low-level drug possession offenses if the person requested emergency medical assistance in response to a possible overdose. The bill makes other related changes to the criminal penalties and sentencing provisions for marihuana and other controlled substance offenses in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence (on 03/13/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2601 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02601I.htm |
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