Bill > SB679

This bill amends the Texas Controlled Substances Act by updating Penalty Group 1, which categorizes specific controlled substances with serious legal consequences. The bill specifically adds three new synthetic opioids to the list of controlled substances: Etodesnitazene, N-pyrrolidino etonitazene, and Protonitazene. These additions expand the existing comprehensive list of prohibited substances, which already includes various opiates, opium derivatives, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other synthetic drugs like Rohypnol and Ketamine. The changes will apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, meaning that for any offense with elements occurring before that date, the previous legal standards will still be used. By adding these specific synthetic opioids to Penalty Group 1, the bill aims to enhance legal control over emerging dangerous drugs and provide law enforcement with clear guidelines for prosecution.

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