The bill, S.B. No. 679, amends Section 481.102 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, which pertains to the substances classified under Penalty Group 1 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. The amendment introduces three new substances to this penalty group: Etodesnitazene, N-pyrrolidino etonitazene, and Protonitazene. These additions expand the list of controlled substances that fall under strict regulations due to their potential for abuse and harm. The bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Any offenses that occurred prior to this date will be governed by the existing laws in place at the time of the offense. This provision ensures that individuals are not retroactively penalized under the new regulations for actions taken before the law's enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 481.102 (Health and Safety Code 481)