Bill > SB2307

This bill creates a new criminal offense in Texas related to operating premises for unlawful controlled substance consumption. Specifically, the bill makes it a second-degree felony for a person who owns, rents, leases, manages, or controls a premises to knowingly operate or make that location available for illegal drug use. This includes scenarios where the person allows others to use controlled substances in violation of state law, profits from such activities, or provides the space for drug consumption, regardless of whether they receive compensation. The law defines "premises" using the definition from the Penal Code and importantly includes an exemption for locations where controlled substances are consumed under a valid prescription, such as medication-assisted treatment facilities for substance use disorders. If the conduct also violates other laws, the individual can be prosecuted under this new statute, other existing laws, or both. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving time for legal and law enforcement preparation. The goal appears to be deterring the establishment of locations that facilitate illegal drug use by creating significant legal consequences for those who provide such spaces.

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