Texas 89th Legislature
Crimes--drugs
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of providing or possessing with the intent to provide an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug to a person in the custody of a correctional facility, taking an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug into a correctional facility, and taking a controlled substance or dangerous drug on property owned, used, or controlled by a correctional facility.
Crimes--drugs Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.
Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to committing the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by engaging in certain conduct involving a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Relating to committing the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by engaging in certain conduct involving a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency.
Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency.
Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of providing or possessing with the intent to provide an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug to a person in the custody of a correctional facility, taking an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug into a correctional facility, and taking a controlled substance or dangerous drug on property owned, used, or controlled by a correctional facility.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of providing or possessing with the intent to provide an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug to a person in the custody of a correctional facility, taking an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug into a correctional facility, and taking a controlled substance or dangerous drug on property owned, used, or controlled by a correctional facility.
Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.
Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.
Relating to the use of a social media platform in furtherance of an offense involving the delivery of a controlled substance; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to the use of a social media platform in furtherance of an offense involving the delivery of a controlled substance; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to the definition of an abuse unit for certain controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Relating to the definition of an abuse unit for certain controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on crimes--drugs passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to crimes--drugs. These bills were authored by 9 different legislators and address various aspects of crimes--drugs policy in Texas.
- Did crimes--drugs bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Crimes--drugs legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 House bills and 3 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most crimes--drugs bills?
- The leading authors of crimes--drugs legislation include Sen. Tan Parker (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on crimes--drugs issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for crimes--drugs legislation?
- Among the 10 crimes--drugs bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to crimes--drugs in Texas law?
- Crimes--drugs legislation frequently overlaps with Crimes, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, Health & Human Services Commission. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for crimes--drugs legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 10 crimes--drugs bills (80%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on crimes--drugs policy.
- When do Texas crimes--drugs laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some crimes--drugs bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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