Texas HB2681 amends penalties for possession of small amounts of controlled substances and modifies defenses for requesting emergency medical.

Texas HB2681 modifies the penalties for possession of small amounts of controlled substances, including Class A misdemeanors and state jail felonies. It also introduces a defense for requesting emergency medical assistance, which is not available under certain conditions. The bill specifies that the defense is unavailable if the actor is committing another offense, has been previously convicted, or was acquitted in a previous proceeding.

Texas HB2681 amends penalties for possession of small amounts of controlled substances and modifies defenses for requesting emergency medical.

Texas HB2681 modifies the penalties for possession of small amounts of controlled substances, including Class A misdemeanors and state jail felonies. It also introduces a defense for requesting emergency medical assistance, which is not available under certain conditions. The bill specifies that the defense is unavailable if the actor is committing another offense, has been previously convicted, or was acquitted in a previous proceeding.