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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to prohibiting the distribution or sale of certain |
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flavored consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter E, Chapter 443, Health and Safety |
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Code, is amended by adding Section 443.2055 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 443.2055. DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF CERTAIN FLAVORED |
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CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits an |
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offense if the person knowingly distributes, sells, or possesses |
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with intent to distribute or sell a consumable hemp product that is: |
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(1) marketed or packaged to appear similar to a candy |
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or beverage product; and |
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(2) modified by flavoring or coloring to appear |
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similar to a candy or beverage product. |
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(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second |
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degree. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |