Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
This bill reclassifies penalties for small amounts of marijuana possession in Texas. Possession of up to 2 ounces would become a Class C misdemeanor (previously a Class B), while 2-4 ounces would be a Class B misdemeanor (previously a Class A). It also creates a defense for people who call for medical assistance during an overdose, protecting them from prosecution for small amounts. These changes would affect individuals charged with minor marijuana possession and alter eligibility for community supervision under Texas law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josey Garcia
DDemocratic
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