Starting September 1, 2025, Texas passed a new law that makes punishments tougher if someone uses social media to commit certain crimes, especially drug dealing. Basically, if someone sells or arranges drugs using social media, even through private DMs, their sentence can be bumped up to the next level. New Texas Law Increases Sentences for Online Drug CrimesFor example:Before the law, a third-degree felony for drug crimes could mean 2 to 10 years in prison. With social media involved, that same crime could become a second-degree felony, raising the penalty to 2 to 20 years. Get our free mobile appREAD NEXT: Plano Woman Drives Car Into Massive Road Construction HoleBut the law doesn’t stop at drug crimes.