Texas HB2695 increases criminal penalties for offenses involving the delivery of controlled substances if a social media platform was used in.

Texas HB2695 amends the Health and Safety Code to increase criminal penalties for offenses involving the delivery of controlled substances if a social media platform was used in furtherance of the offense. The bill defines "social media platform" and increases the punishment to the next higher category of offense, with exceptions for first-degree felonies. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2695 increases criminal penalties for offenses involving the delivery of controlled substances if a social media platform was used in.

Texas HB2695 amends the Health and Safety Code to increase criminal penalties for offenses involving the delivery of controlled substances if a social media platform was used in furtherance of the offense. The bill defines "social media platform" and increases the punishment to the next higher category of offense, with exceptions for first-degree felonies. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.