Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1644: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B or xylazine.

Passed one chamber Last action April 24, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice

Plain-language summary

HB 1644 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 17, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B or xylazine. Primary sponsor: Tom Oliverson (Republican), Cas Garcia Hernandez (Democratic), John McQueeney (Republican), Liz Campos (Democratic), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): Referred to Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tom Oliverson (Republican); Cas Garcia Hernandez (Democratic); John McQueeney (Republican); Liz Campos (Democratic); and 1 more. 5 co-sponsors.