Section 444.001 - [Multiple versions] Definitions In this chapter:
(1) "Food" has the meaning assigned by Section 431.002. (2) "Kratom" means any part of the leaf of the plant Mitragyna speciosa. (3) "Kratom processor" means a person who: (A) manufactures, prepares, distributes, or maintains kratom products for sale; (B) advertises, represents, or holds oneself out as a manufacturer, preparer, or seller of kratom products; (C) is responsible for ensuring the purity and proper labeling of kratom products; or (D) packages or labels kratom products. (4) "Kratom product" means a food, including an extract, capsule, or pill, containing any form of kratom. (5) "Kratom retailer" means a kratom processor who sells kratom products to consumers or who advertises, represents, or holds oneself out as a person who sells kratom products to consumers. Tex. Health and Safety Code § 444.001
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 2,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2023.Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 2,Sec. 1 provides that this Act shall be known as the Texas Kratom Consumer Health and Safety Protection Act.