SB 2307
Parker Bill Makes Even A Free Drug Room A Felony
Died in committee
Verdict: Smells
Why it's charged
Dragnet
THE CAPTION
“relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises”…
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
“regardless of whether compensation is expected or received, makes the premises available to others for the purpose of allowing persons on the premises to use a controlled substance in violation of this chapter.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption pitches a ban on operating a drug-use premises, but this clause also reaches anyone who lends a space for free, such as a person who knowingly lets friends use drugs in a room they control, at the same second-degree felony level. The knowing-purpose requirement narrows it, so confidence is modest.
DragnetInitial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises for unlawful controlled substance consumption.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Knowingly lend the space, “regardless of whether compensation is expected or received.” Same second-degree felony!
The bill creates a new second-degree felony for anyone who owns, rents, manages or controls a place and knowingly runs it, profits from it, or makes it available so people can use illegal drugs there. It reaches property owners, landlords, managers and anyone who lends out a space, paid or unpaid, and it exempts places where drugs are taken under a valid prescription, including medication-assisted treatment sites. Starting September 1, 2025, prosecutors gain a new charge that can be stacked on top of any other drug charge for the same conduct.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB2307 · 2025-03-11
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ITEM
relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises for unlawful controlled substance consumption.
WHAT IT DOES
Knowingly lend the space, “regardless of whether compensation is expected or received.” Same second-degree felony!
The bill creates a new second-degree felony for anyone who owns, rents, manages or controls a place and knowingly runs it, profits from it, or makes it available so people can use illegal drugs there. It reaches property owners, landlords, managers and anyone who lends out a space, paid or unpaid, and it exempts places where drugs are taken under a valid prescription, including medication-assisted treatment sites. Starting September 1, 2025, prosecutors gain a new charge that can be stacked on top of any other drug charge for the same conduct.
CHARGES
[x] DRAGNETanalysis confidence 40%
THE CAPTION
“relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises”…
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
“regardless of whether compensation is expected or received, makes the premises available to others for the purpose of allowing persons on the premises to use a controlled substance in violation of this chapter.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption pitches a ban on operating a drug-use premises, but this clause also reaches anyone who lends a space for free, such as a person who knowingly lets friends use drugs in a room they control, at the same second-degree felony level. The knowing-purpose requirement narrows it, so confidence is modest.
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Criminal Justice
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Jun 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texas Stock Exchange | TXSE Group PAC$40,000.00
Texas Stock Exchange | TXSE Group PAC
$40,000.00
- Cash
- $40,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $40,000.00
Also funds 10 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Feb 17, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Feb 17, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101060289.
Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee$25,250.00
Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee
$25,250.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $250.00
- Total
- $25,250.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 4, 2024 to Oct 9, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986801, 101009904, 101031351.
The Peck Family Trust$25,000.00
The Peck Family Trust
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 14, 2024 to Sep 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986801.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texas Stock Exchange | TXSE Group PAC
$40,000.00
- Cash
- $40,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $40,000.00
Also funds 10 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Feb 17, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Feb 17, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101060289.
Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee
$25,250.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $250.00
- Total
- $25,250.00
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 4, 2024 to Oct 9, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986801, 101009904, 101031351.
The Peck Family Trust
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 1 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 14, 2024 to Sep 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Dec 14, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986801.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Mar 11, 2025
03/25/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Senate committee · Criminal Justice · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Crimes--Drugs
Text
The text as introduced · 297 words
89R2659 CJD-F By: Parker S.B. No. 2307 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises for unlawful controlled substance consumption. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 481.142 to read as follows: Sec. 481.142. OFFENSE: OPERATING PREMISES FOR UNLAWFUL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CONSUMPTION. (a) In this section, "premises" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03, Penal Code. (b) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) owns, rents, leases, manages, or otherwise controls any premises, permanently or temporarily; and (2) knowingly: (A) operates the premises for the purpose of allowing persons on the premises to use a controlled substance in violation of this chapter; (B) rents, leases, or otherwise profits from a premises described by Subdivision (1) that is operated or otherwise made available for the purpose of allowing persons on the premises to use a controlled substance in violation of this chapter; or (C) regardless of whether compensation is expected or received, makes the premises available to others for the purpose of allowing persons on the premises to use a controlled substance in violation of this chapter. (c) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree. (d) This section does not apply to conduct engaged in with respect to a premises on which controlled substances are consumed pursuant to a valid prescription, including a facility for medication-assisted treatment for opioid or substance use disorder. (e) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.