Texas Targets Whippets: New Bill Seeks to Curb Nitrous Abuse

Whippets have been around for over 30 years in Texas. Some head shops even sold crackers, cylinders, and balloons for the delivery of the intoxicating nitrous oxide.

No longer a niche thing that people do occasionally, social media is telling kids about this hack to get high. Legislators in Texas are doing their best to keep this intoxicant with its debilitating long-term effects away from minors.

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According to KTRE, House Bill 666 (could we not just skip that number?) has just been proposed by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola). The legislation focuses on stopping people under 21 from purchasing nitrous oxide in Texas.

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Though this trend has mostly run its course, there are still curious youths discovering it every day. Instead of just the little cylinders, today there are huge over half-liter bottles of Galaxy Gas for sale.

It's full of flavored nitrous oxide used to infuse whipped cream with every flavor under the sun. Each canister contains over 22,000 servings and is readily available at stores all over Texas.

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Though the company is aware that some are abusing the product, they are focused on its intended use while continuing to profit from the social media phenomenon. The bill would ban sales of these and similar items to minors and hopefully save a few from the hazards of whippets.

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It's still pending in committee and has many hurdles to jump before it becomes a law. Bill 666 calls for large signage focusing on the dangers and the age restriction of 21 to purchase.