The bill, H.B. No. 2567, amends the definition of "drug paraphernalia" in the Health and Safety Code by removing references to "testing" and "analyzing" controlled substances. Specifically, the language that previously included equipment used for testing or analyzing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of a controlled substance has been deleted. The revised definition now focuses on equipment intended for use in activities such as planting, cultivating, manufacturing, and packaging controlled substances, while also detailing various items that fall under this definition, such as scales, blenders, and containers.

Additionally, the bill modifies the offenses related to the use and possession of drug paraphernalia by eliminating the terms "test" and "analyze" from the descriptions of prohibited activities. This change clarifies that individuals can be charged for using or possessing paraphernalia only in connection with the cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances, rather than for testing or analyzing them. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date, ensuring that any offenses occurring prior will be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 481.002, Health and Safety Code 481.125 (Health and Safety Code 481)