Relating to criminal penalties for possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

HB 2183 modifies Texas drug possession penalties under the Controlled Substances Act by adjusting weight thresholds that determine criminal charges. It changes penalties so that possession of 1-4 grams of certain drugs becomes a third-degree felony (max 5 years), while possession of 20-80 "abuse units" of other drugs increases from a state jail felony to a third-degree felony. The bill also redefines misdemeanor and felony levels based on specific weight ranges (e.g., 2-4 ounces = Class A misdemeanor, 5-50 pounds = state jail felony). These changes directly affect individuals caught with controlled substances in Texas, altering whether charges are misdemeanors or felonies based on quantity. The bill focuses on clarifying and adjusting existing penalty structures without introducing new offenses.