For the purposes of the prosecution of an offense under this subchapter involving the manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Groups 1, 1-A, 1-B, 2, and 2-A include a controlled substance analogue that:
(1) has a chemical structure substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance listed in the applicable penalty group; or(2) is specifically designed to produce an effect substantially similar to, or greater than, a controlled substance listed in the applicable penalty group.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.106
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 584,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 712,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 65,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1099, Sec. 9, eff. 9/1/2003.