Texas HB1790 amends criminal penalties and defenses for drug possession and drug paraphernalia offenses.

Texas HB1790 amends the Health and Safety Code to modify defenses for drug possession and drug paraphernalia offenses. It specifies that certain defenses are not available if a peace officer is arresting the actor or executing a search warrant, if the actor is committing another offense, if the actor has been previously convicted or placed on deferred adjudication, or if the actor requested emergency medical assistance for an overdose within 18 months.

Texas HB1790 amends criminal penalties and defenses for drug possession and drug paraphernalia offenses.

Texas HB1790 amends the Health and Safety Code to modify defenses for drug possession and drug paraphernalia offenses. It specifies that certain defenses are not available if a peace officer is arresting the actor or executing a search warrant, if the actor is committing another offense, if the actor has been previously convicted or placed on deferred adjudication, or if the actor requested emergency medical assistance for an overdose within 18 months.