Texas HB253 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt certain testing equipment from existing regulations.

Texas HB253 amends Section 481.125 of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new Subsection (j). This new subsection exempts individuals who use, possess with intent to use, deliver, or manufacture testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B from the existing regulations. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB253 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt certain testing equipment from existing regulations.

Texas HB253 amends Section 481.125 of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new Subsection (j). This new subsection exempts individuals who use, possess with intent to use, deliver, or manufacture testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B from the existing regulations. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.