Texas SB1234 amends the Penal Code to address endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by involving controlled substances.

Texas SB1234 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. The bill specifies that it is presumed a person engaged in conduct that places such individuals in imminent danger if they were exposed to methamphetamine or other controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1-B. This includes manufacturing, possessing, or introducing these substances in their presence, or if bodily substances of the affected individuals show the presence of these substances.

Texas SB1234 amends the Penal Code to address endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by involving controlled substances.

Texas SB1234 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. The bill specifies that it is presumed a person engaged in conduct that places such individuals in imminent danger if they were exposed to methamphetamine or other controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1-B. This includes manufacturing, possessing, or introducing these substances in their presence, or if bodily substances of the affected individuals show the presence of these substances.