
legislative priorities
THRA’s legislative advocacy aims to fight the War on Drugs & Drug Users and strengthen harm reduction programs in Texas. We know the state won’t protect us, but we can at least push back against its most harmful laws.
2021 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
HB 1178
Author: Rep Crockett
RelatES to removing criminal penalties for the possession of drug paraphernalia under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
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Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence - 03/04/21


SB 947
Author: SEN ECKHARDT
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of a controlled substance, marihuana, a dangerous drug, an abusable volatile chemical, or drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
HB 3233/sb 2130
Author: Rep MOODY/SEN BLANCO
Relating to the establishment by certain counties and hospital districts of disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.