Health & Safety Code · §485.031

Volatile Chemical Possession and Use

Volatile Chemical Possession and Use (§485.031): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Inhales, ingests, applies, or uses a volatile chemical
  • For purpose of effect on mental processes / induce intoxication

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Inhaling, ingesting, applying, or using a volatile chemical (huffing) under HSC §485.031 is what level?

  1. Class A misdemeanor
  2. Class B misdemeanor (default) Correct
  3. State jail felony
  4. 3rd degree felony
Why: Use/abuse of a volatile chemical (paint thinner, gasoline, glue, etc.) for the effect on mental processes is a Class B misdemeanor. Sale or distribution to a person younger than 17 is more serious.
Statute: Tex. Health & Safety Code §485.031

Statutory definitions for this topic

Volatile chemical (huffing) Tex. Health & Safety Code §485.031, §485.033
An abusable chemical inhaled, ingested, applied, or used for the effect on mental processes / to induce intoxication (paint thinner, gasoline, glue, etc.). Abuse: Class B misdemeanor. Sale to minor under 17 for inhalation: Class A.