Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 666 — Relating to the age at which a person may purchase or possess nitrous oxide.

Last action — Not again placed on intent calendar

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the age at which a person may purchase or possess nitrous oxide.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 485.017, Health and Safety Code, Section 485.032, Safety Code, Section 485.032, Health and Safety Code, Section 485.035, Health and Safety Code.

  • Section 485.017, Health and Safety Code

    It is unlawful for a person to sell nitrous oxide to a person under 21 years of age. Except in limited situations, such an offense is a state jail felony.

    amended

  • Section 485.032, Safety Code

    TO A MINOR → PROHIBITED OR SALE

    amended

  • Section 485.032, Health and Safety Code

    this section defendant → : (1) other than nitrous oxide ; (2) delivers nitrous oxide to a person who is younger than 18 years of age; or (3) sells nitrous oxide to a person who is younger than 21 years of age Subsection (a)(1) or (2) actor (c-1) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(2) or (3) that the person to whom the nitrous oxide was sold or delivered was using the nitrous oxide in connection with a lawful commercial purpose. (c-2) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(3) that the person to whom the nitrous oxide was sold presented to the actor an apparently valid Texas driver's license or an identification certificate, issued by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and containing a physical description consistent with the person's appearance, that purported to establish that the person was 21 years of age or older.

    amended

  • Section 485.035, Health and Safety Code

    , other than nitrous oxide, (a-1) A person commits an offense if the person sells nitrous oxide in violation of Section 485.011 and the purchaser is 21 years of age or older.

    amended

Action History

  1. Not again placed on intent calendar

  2. Placed on intent calendar

  3. Co-author authorized

  4. Committee report printed and distributed

  5. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

  6. Reported favorably w/o amendments

  7. Vote taken in committee

  8. Considered in public hearing

  9. Left pending in committee

  10. Testimony taken in committee

  11. Considered in public hearing

  12. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  13. Referred to State Affairs

  14. Read first time

  15. Filed

  16. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Sponsors

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 666 do?
Relating to the age at which a person may purchase or possess nitrous oxide.
Who sponsors SB 666?
SB 666 is sponsored by Royce West and Bryan Hughes.
What is the current status of SB 666?
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 SB 666?
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