Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2183 — Relating to criminal penalties for possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

Last action — Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 10 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 481.115(c), Health and Safety Code, Section 481.1151(b), Health and Safety Code, Section 481.116(c), Health and Safety Code, Section 481.1161(b), Health and Safety Code, Section 481.117(c), Health and Safety Code, Section 481.118(c), Health and Safety Code.

  • Section 481.115(c), Health and Safety Code

    but less than four grams → with a maximum term of imprisonment of five years

    amended

  • Section 481.1151(b), Health and Safety Code

    but fewer than 80; (3) a felony of the second degree if the number of abuse units of the controlled substance is 80 or more but fewer than 4,000; (4) a felony of the first degree if the number of abuse units of the controlled substance is 4,000 or more but fewer than 8,000; and (5) a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 15 years and a fine not to exceed $250,000, if the number of abuse units of the controlled substance is 8,000 or more → and with a maximum term of imprisonment of five years

    amended

  • Section 481.116(c), Health and Safety Code

    but less than four grams → with a maximum term of imprisonment of five years

    amended

  • Section 481.1161(b), Health and Safety Code

    50 pounds or less but ; (5) a felony of the second degree if the amount of the controlled substance possessed is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds; and (6) a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000, if the amount of the controlled substance possessed is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, more than 2,000 pounds → and with a maximum term of imprisonment of five years

    amended

  • Section 481.117(c), Health and Safety Code

    but less than 200 grams → with a maximum term of imprisonment of five years

    amended

  • Section 481.118(c), Health and Safety Code

    but less than 200 grams → with a maximum term of imprisonment of five years

    amended

  • Section 481.121(b), Health and Safety Code

    50 pounds or less but ; (5) a felony of the second degree if the amount of marihuana possessed is 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds; and (6) a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000, if the amount of marihuana possessed is more than 2,000 pounds → and with a maximum term of imprisonment of five years

    amended

  • 481.115(c)-(f), 481.1151(b)(2), (3), (4), or (5), 481.116(c), (d), or (e), 481.1161(b)(4), (5), or (6), 481.117(c), (d), or (e), 481.118(c), (d), or (e), , or 481.121(b)(4), (5), or (6) 481.115(b), 481.1151(b)(1), 481.116(b), 481.1161(b)(3), , or 481.121(b)(3) 481.117(b), , , or 481.121(b)(2) 481.118(b), 481.119(b), , or 481.121(b)(1) → or or or

    amended

  • Section 12.495, Penal Code

    Sec. 12.495. DRUG POSSESSION OFFENSES NOT SUBJECT TO ENHANCEMENT. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter: (1) a previous conviction for an offense under Section 481.115, 481.1151, 481.116, 481.1161, 481.117, 481.118, 481.119(b), 481.121, or 481.125(a), Health and Safety Code, may not be used for enhancement purposes under this subchapter; and (2) a previous conviction for any offense may not be used for enhancing an offense under Section 481.115, 481.1151, 481.116, 481.1161, 481.117, 481.118, 481.119(b), 481.121, or 481.125(a), Health and Safety Code, under any provision of this subchapter.

    added

  • Section 481.126, Health and Safety Code

    barters property or expends funds the person knows are derived from the commission of an offense under Section 481.121(a) that is punishable under Section 481.121(b)(5); (3) ; or (4) barters property or finances or invests funds the person knows or believes are intended to further the commission of an offense under Section 481.121(a) that is punishable under Section 481.121(b)(5) Subsection (a)(1) or (3) An offense under Subsection (a)(2) or (4) is a felony of the second degree. → or this section

    amended

  • Section 71.023(a), Penal Code

    481.115(f),

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2183 do?
Relating to criminal penalties for possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Who sponsors HB 2183?
HB 2183 is sponsored by Thresa "Terry" Meza.
What is the current status of HB 2183?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2183?
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