The bill, H.B. No. 3203, 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 bill also introduces new definitions for various items considered drug paraphernalia, such as dilutants or adulterants, and clarifies the types of equipment that fall under this category.

Additionally, the bill modifies the offenses related to the use and possession of drug paraphernalia. It specifies that a person commits an offense if they knowingly or intentionally use or possess drug paraphernalia for activities related to controlled substances, excluding testing and analyzing. The changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, with prior offenses governed by the law in effect at the time they were committed.

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