The bill, S.B. No. 1936, amends the definition of "abuse unit" under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Specifically, it modifies Section 481.002(50) of the Health and Safety Code to clarify that an "abuse unit" can refer to a single unit of a controlled substance in various forms, such as tablets or blotter paper, that is commonly used for abuse. Notably, the bill changes the measurement for paper units from a "quarter-inch square section" to "10 milligrams," with the weight calculated by rounding down to the nearest whole number if the paper is not marked or perforated into individual units.

The bill also stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that any legal proceedings related to those offenses remain unaffected by the new definitions.

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