88R13285 TYPED
By: Parker S.B. No. 1388
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to prohibiting the operation of supervised drug
consumption sites; creating a criminal offense.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code is
amended by adding subsection (56) to read as follows:
(56) "Supervised Drug Consumption Site" means any facility
or premises operated or intended to provide an environment for the
unlawful use of a controlled substance.
SECTION 2. Subchapter D, Chapter 481, Health and Safety
Code is amended by adding Section 481.142 to read as follows:
Sec. 481.142. OFFENSE: OPERATION OF SUPERVISED DRUG
CONSUMPTION SITES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) knowingly operates a supervised drug consumption
site as defined by this chapter; or
(2) either as an owner, lessee, agent, employee,
occupant, or mortgagee, knowingly and intentionally opens, leases,
rents, profits from, maintains, or makes available for use, with or
without compensation, any premises for the purpose of operating a
supervised drug consumption site as defined by this chapter.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the
second degree.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.