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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 218

House Author:  Gallego

Effective:  9-1-11

Senate Sponsor:  Uresti


House Bill 218 amends the Health and Safety Code to make it a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly possess a glass container within the boundaries of a state-owned riverbed in a county that is located within 85 miles of an international border and in which at least four rivers are located.  The bill provides for exceptions and defenses to the offense.