Bill > HB848

This bill modifies Texas criminal law by specifically addressing marihuana concentrate, which is defined as the resin extracted from marihuana or its derivatives. The bill introduces new legal definitions and creates distinct criminal penalties for marihuana concentrate that differ from traditional marihuana. It establishes separate weight thresholds for marihuana and marihuana concentrate across various criminal offense levels, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. For example, possession of 10 grams or less of marihuana concentrate would be a Class B misdemeanor, while possession of up to 20 grams would be a Class A misdemeanor, with increasingly severe penalties for larger quantities. The bill also provides guidance on how to calculate the weight of marihuana concentrate for prosecution purposes, specifically excluding adulterants or dilutants from the weight measurement. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to include marihuana concentrate in definitions and penalty structures, and specifies that these new provisions will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025. The changes reflect a more nuanced approach to classifying and penalizing different forms of marihuana, recognizing the distinct nature of concentrated marihuana products.

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