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. 

 

  • Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence - 03/04/21

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SB 947

Author: SEN ECKHARDT

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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.

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cgraziani@harmreductiontx.org.