The bill, H.B. No. 848, proposes amendments to the criminal penalties associated with the possession and delivery of marihuana concentrate in Texas. Key changes include the definition of "marihuana" to explicitly include marihuana concentrate and the establishment of specific weight thresholds for possession and delivery offenses. For instance, possession of more than 90 grams of marihuana concentrate will result in different penalties, and the bill outlines various classifications of misdemeanors and felonies based on the amount of marihuana or marihuana concentrate involved in the offense.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that clarifies the prosecution of offenses involving marihuana concentrate, specifying that the weight of marihuana concentrate is to be calculated without including adulterants or dilutants. It also mandates that the director adopt rules for determining the amount of marihuana concentrate in products that contain a combination of marihuana concentrate and other substances. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

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)