The bill amends various sections of the Texas Health and Safety Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish new criminal penalties for the possession and delivery of marihuana concentrate. Key changes include the definition of "marihuana concentrate" as the resin extracted from marihuana or its derivatives, and the introduction of specific weight thresholds for possession and delivery offenses. For instance, possession of more than 90 grams of marihuana concentrate or delivery of more than 1.5 grams can lead to increased penalties, with offenses categorized from Class B misdemeanors to felonies of the first degree, depending on the amount involved.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the weight of marihuana concentrate for legal purposes excludes adulterants or dilutants, and mandates that the director adopt rules for determining the amount of marihuana concentrate in products containing mixtures. The changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior offenses are governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 481.002, Health and Safety Code 481.120, Health and Safety Code 481.121, Health and Safety Code 481.122 (Health and Safety Code 481)