Bill > SB1867

This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to expand Penalty Group 2, which categorizes certain controlled substances, by adding numerous new chemical compounds and derivatives, with a particular focus on expanding the list of tetrahydrocannabinols (THC-related substances). Specifically, the bill adds multiple new variants of tetrahydrocannabinol, including delta-5, delta-6a, delta-7, delta-7a, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, delta-10a, and delta-11 tetrahydrocannabinol, along with their optical isomers. The amendment also includes additional substances like hydrogenated forms of tetrahydrocannabinol, metabolites, ester forms, and tetrahydrocannabinols with longer alkyl chains. The changes to the law will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and for any offenses committed before that date, the previous legal standards will continue to apply. This modification effectively expands the range of THC-related substances that can be classified and potentially prosecuted under Texas controlled substances regulations.

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