Sec. 481.151. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Controlled substance property" means a controlled substance, mixture containing a controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, counterfeit controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, chemical precursor, chemical laboratory apparatus, or raw material.
(2) "Controlled substance plant" means a species of plant from which a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II may be derived.
(2-a) "Crime laboratory" has the meaning assigned by Article 38.35, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(2-b) "Criminal justice agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 411.082, Government Code, and includes a local government corporation described by Section 411.0011 of that code.
(3) "Summary destruction" or "summarily destroy" means destruction without the necessity of any court action, a court order, or further proceedings.
(4) "Summary forfeiture" or "summarily forfeit" means forfeiture without the necessity of any court action, a court order, or further proceedings.
Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 141, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (S.B. 722), Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 2007.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 603 (S.B. 1125), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle C - Substance Abuse Regulation and Crimes
Chapter 481 - Texas Controlled Substances Act
Section 481.159. Disposition of Controlled Substance Property or Plant
Section 481.160. Disposition of Excess Quantities
Section 481.161. Disposition of Controlled Substance Property or Plant in Lieu of Destruction