Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1496: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Referred to Public Health

Plain-language summary

HB 1496 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 3, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl. Primary sponsor: Erin Zwiener (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Referred to Public Health.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Erin Zwiener (Democratic).