Texas SB1870 amends local government code to prevent municipal and county enforcement of drug laws that conflict with state or federal laws.

Texas SB1870 amends the Local Government Code to ensure municipal and county entities cannot adopt, publish, enforce, repeal, maintain, or amend policies that conflict with state or federal drug laws. The bill prohibits these entities from placing items on ballots or voting on items that suggest non-compliance with drug laws. Entities found to have knowingly violated these provisions face civil penalties, with escalating fines for subsequent violations. The attorney general can seek these penalties and equitable relief, including a writ of mandamus, in specified counties.

Texas SB1870 amends local government code to prevent municipal and county enforcement of drug laws that conflict with state or federal laws.

Texas SB1870 amends the Local Government Code to ensure municipal and county entities cannot adopt, publish, enforce, repeal, maintain, or amend policies that conflict with state or federal drug laws. The bill prohibits these entities from placing items on ballots or voting on items that suggest non-compliance with drug laws. Entities found to have knowingly violated these provisions face civil penalties, with escalating fines for subsequent violations. The attorney general can seek these penalties and equitable relief, including a writ of mandamus, in specified counties.