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 related to drug paraphernalia, such as dilutants or adulterants, and clarifies the types of equipment that fall under this category, including blenders, containers, and various types of pipes.

Additionally, the bill modifies the offenses related to the use and possession of drug paraphernalia, removing the terms "test" and "analyze" from the descriptions of prohibited activities. This change means that individuals can no longer be charged for using or possessing paraphernalia specifically for testing or analyzing controlled substances. 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 to the effective date 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)