- The Texas Senate drew a line in the sand and dared Mexican drug cartels to cross it by passing a “Combating Fentanyl” bill.
- The legislation would open the door for state prosecutors to charge fentanyl dealers with murder.
- Senate Bill 645 by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) brings to life one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s key legislative priorities.
- While promoting the bill, Abbott warned that, once it is passed, prosecutors will be able to charge people who make, sell, and deliver fentanyl with murder.