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HB 28 88-0 (2023) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TODD-HOGLAND ACT
HB 65 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 123 88-0 (2023) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 136 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 165 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Community Safety, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 279 88-0 (2023) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 350 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a registry for and requiring the registration of certain unmanned teller machines; imposing a fee; providing a civil penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General
HB 485 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Common Carriers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 611 88-0 (2023) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure of residence address or telephone number. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 720 88-0 (2023) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
HB 725 88-0 (2023) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 767 88-0 (2023) Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond for stalking offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STALKING
HB 800 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Returned from the House for further action | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 802 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 885 88-0 (2023) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Weapons
HB 908 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 938 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1028 88-0 (2023) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to engaging in certain prohibited conduct with the intent to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 1135 88-0 (2023) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of an educator or health care professional. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health Care Providers
HB 1220 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Nursing Homes
HB 1316 88-0 (2023) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1408 88-0 (2023) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to changing the elements of the offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child and to the prosecution and punishment of that offense and the severability of certain related penal laws. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1421 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1423 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1479 88-0 (2023) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al. Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1506 88-0 (2023) Author: Meyer, Morgan
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1577 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility for mandatory supervision of an inmate serving a sentence for or previously convicted of certain assaults. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1660 88-0 (2023) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the process for notifying the attorney general of a breach of security of computerized data by persons doing business in this state. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1684 88-0 (2023) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the form of a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to persons convicted of certain human trafficking offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1728 88-0 (2023) Author: Cunningham, Charles Relating to the release on bail of certain defendants accused of committing a felony offense and the criminal consequences of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony; creating a criminal offense; increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felonies; changing eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1769 88-0 (2023) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1784 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to certain requirements of protective orders and conditions of release on bond and to the criminal penalties for violating those requirements and conditions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1838 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Task Force on Gun Violence. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS TASK FORCE ON GUN VIOLENCE | Weapons
HB 1896 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2052 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Venton Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals
HB 2093 88-0 (2023) Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al. Relating to the minimum duration of a protective order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2095 88-0 (2023) Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al. Relating to the restrictions that may be included in a protective order on a person found to have committed family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2122 88-0 (2023) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the composition of the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 2187 88-0 (2023) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection
HB 2189 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
HB 2212 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2229 88-0 (2023) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HARASSMENT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING | TERRORIST THREAT
HB 2243 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to the provision of assistance to elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2306 88-0 (2023) Author: Hefner, Cole
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of voyeurism. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
HB 2439 88-0 (2023) Author: Thimesch, Kronda Relating to the individuals to whom notice and information must be provided after the Department of Family and Protective Services or another agency takes possession of a child. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2576 88-0 (2023) Author: Schatzline, Nate Relating to a database containing certain records of children who are not lawfully present in the United States. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2715 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on following an individual and tracking or monitoring the individual's personal property or motor vehicle and to the criminal prosecution of that conduct. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STALKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2897 88-0 (2023) Author: Walle, Armando
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Labor--Wages
HB 2986 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Venton Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SEXUAL ASSAULT | Weapons
HB 2997 88-0 (2023) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Utilities--Electric
HB 3005 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3025 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, and interference with child custody. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | BIANCA'S LAW | CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING
HB 3037 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a health care professional. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers
HB 3062 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 3161 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duties of a justice of the peace, medical examiner, or other investigator regarding the bodies of unidentified deceased persons and to the control by certain persons of the disposition of a deceased person's remains. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3185 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to the temporary closure of certain businesses following a violent act on the premises. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred directly to subcommittee by chair | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 3330 88-0 (2023) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the establishment of a task force on the statewide alert systems for abducted children and missing persons with intellectual disabilities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3381 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting medical history to obtain unnecessary medical treatment for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Aging | ALYSSA'S LAW | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MEDICAL RECORDS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3451 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3499 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3500 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3501 88-0 (2023) Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al. Relating to required human trafficking prevention training and disclosure of certain information about human trafficking by tattoo and body piercing studios. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3510 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Jessica Relating to penalties for the intimidation and harassment of election officials; creating criminal offenses. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Election Officers | HARASSMENT
HB 3532 88-0 (2023) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to notification requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding a missing child with an intellectual disability or mental illness. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 3546 88-0 (2023) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Safety
HB 3548 88-0 (2023) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
HB 3556 88-0 (2023) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a local area activation of the alert system for certain missing children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3579 88-0 (2023) Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and political subdivisions. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3644 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to the offense of murder committed by the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3698 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expanding access to the protective order registry and the inclusion of certain information regarding a person who is the subject of a protective order in that registry. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3772 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3787 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Highways | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3847 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3994 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | STALKING
HB 4019 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Venton Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STALKING
HB 4124 88-0 (2023) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of terroristic threat and unlawful possession of a firearm; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | TERRORIST THREAT
HB 4216 88-0 (2023) Author: Morales, Christina | et. al. Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Courts--Judges | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement
HB 4480 88-0 (2023) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports of child abuse or neglect. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Protection
HB 4509 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of child grooming. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4530 88-0 (2023) Author: Schatzline, Nate Relating to instruction in human trafficking awareness in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4549 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Ethics
HB 4596 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4601 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to certain suits for personal injury that arise as a result of conduct that violates certain Penal Code provisions concerning sexual offenses against a child but that are filed against certain persons who did not commit the conduct that violated those Penal Code provisions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4641 88-0 (2023) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the collection of consumer debt incurred by certain individuals as a result of identity theft. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | DEBT | Family--Family Violence | Financial--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 4975 88-0 (2023) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5017 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 5247 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the expansion of the statewide program to prevent and detect certain offenses. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 5287 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the offense of terrorism; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | TERRORIST THREAT
HJR 63 88-0 (2023) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 94 88-0 (2023) Author: Cunningham, Charles Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with certain felony offenses involving violence and requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony under most circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 166 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 37 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the criminal offense of hazing. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 139 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
SB 144 88-0 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 187 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Nursing Homes
SB 189 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense concerning the failure of certain persons to report mistreatment of residents of group homes. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 227 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the repeal of laws prohibiting abortion. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General
SB 232 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 293 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to penalties for intimidation and harassment of election officials and election interference; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Elections--Administration
SB 337 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the establishment of a registry for and requiring the registration of certain unmanned teller machines; imposing a fee; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General
SB 395 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 436 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the punishment for the offense of purchasing or selling human organs; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 463 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against a sports participant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 466 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 598 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TODD-HOGLAND ACT
SB 768 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the process for notifying the attorney general of a breach of security of computerized data by persons doing business in this state. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information
SB 840 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
SB 947 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Utilities--Electric
SB 1010 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1011 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1012 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1195 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Ethics | Law Enforcement
SB 1325 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | NATALIA COX ACT | PEACE OFFICERS | STALKING
SB 1387 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems. Senate: Transportation Committee report printed and distributed | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Highways | MISSING PERSONS | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1527 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1562 88-0 (2023) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of child grooming. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1620 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of unlawfully entering the United States, unlawfully bypassing certain law enforcement checkpoints, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Border Security Referred to Border Security | Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1622 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B causing death; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1709 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sedition and engaging in organized criminal activity; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | ORGANIZED CRIME | Weapons
SB 1717 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | STALKING
SB 1900 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization and of sedition. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 2020 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mass terroristic threat and to the establishment of the task force on mass violence prevention. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORIST THREAT
SB 2069 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the required posting of signs regarding human trafficking penalties by certain schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS
SB 2073 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to certain suits for personal injury that arise as a result of conduct that violates certain Penal Code provisions concerning sexual offenses against a child but that are filed against certain persons who did not commit the conduct that violated those Penal Code provisions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 2074 88-0 (2023) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 2082 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the disruption of quiet enjoyment of a residence with pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers demonstrating ethnic or religious animus; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES
SB 2101 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Courts--Judges | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement
SB 2298 88-0 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to crime victims' compensation. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 2344 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the offense of murder committed by the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 2429 88-0 (2023) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2473 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
SB 2537 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 2610 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of official oppression. Received by the Secretary of the Senate | Crimes--Against Persons--General | State Employees | State Officers
SJR 51 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 89 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 4 88-1 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 6 88-1 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. Filed | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 4 88-1 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. Filed | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 60 88-2 (2023) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee. Filed | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 72 88-3 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. Filed | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 106 88-3 (2023) Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al. Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer. Filed | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 113 88-3 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense. Filed | ANTI-RED FLAG ACT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 72 88-3 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful solicitation of residence address. Filed | BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 65 88-4 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 20 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 73 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 196 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 223 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Weapons
HB 304 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 326 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities. House: Public Health Received from the House | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Safety
HB 366 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the duration of a protective order prohibiting an offense motivated by bias or prejudice. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 367 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and reporting of certain offenses committed because of bias or prejudice; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES | Weapons
HB 369 87-0 (2021) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assaults involving communicable diseases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 390 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PEACE OFFICERS | SIGNS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 435 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Common Carriers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 465 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving one or more child victims. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 491 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 536 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of information concerning the release on bond of persons charged with committing a violent offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 624 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in retaliation for or on account of a person's service or status as a public servant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
HB 627 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 687 87-0 (2021) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Agriculture | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 703 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 796 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | ARSON | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 813 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to creating the criminal offense of harassment by obstructing access to a hospital. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | HARASSMENT | Hospitals
HB 818 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | HARASSMENT | INTERNET
HB 929 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement policies and procedures regarding body worn cameras. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 | BO'S LAW | BOTHAM JEAN ACT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 973 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 985 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of information relating to human trafficking prevention in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Received from the House | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Driver Education & Training | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | JULIA WELLS ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1005 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 1006 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1007 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain trafficking or prostitution related offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | PROSTITUTION
HB 1008 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1035 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1074 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | NUISANCES
HB 1139 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1140 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1141 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1251 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to protection for public employees who report violations of law by governmental entities or other public employees; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1280 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date | Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | PHYSICIANS
HB 1306 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1349 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed by a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1540 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | TRESPASS
HB 1581 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection
HB 1636 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
HB 1773 87-0 (2021) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1775 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1804 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the use of state appropriations or public money of a political subdivision to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain public officers and employees. House: State Affairs Received from the House | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Ethics | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 2011 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2285 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 2300 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the offense of solicitation of prostitution, civil racketeering related to human trafficking, and common and public nuisances related to certain criminal conduct, including prostitution; increasing a criminal penalty; making conforming changes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | PROSTITUTION
HB 2301 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a change of name for participants in the address confidentiality program administered by the office of the attorney general. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2358 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain false reports that are made to certain law enforcement and corrections entities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2523 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2583 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2629 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a registry for and requiring the registration of certain unmanned teller machines; imposing a fee; providing a civil penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Received from the House | AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General
HB 2677 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS
HB 2703 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2721 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to prohibiting a student from participating in future extracurricular activities for certain conduct involving the assault of an extracurricular activity official. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 2725 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for using certain materially false or misleading statements in the commission of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 2746 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2781 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 2794 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to evidence in prosecutions of trafficking or certain prostitution-related offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 2922 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain adolescents in danger. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2978 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee report sent to Calendars | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3024 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3157 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the criminal offenses of violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with persons in custody; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3295 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
HB 3326 87-0 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al. Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 3350 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a protective order regarding a defendant charged with certain offenses against persons or property; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3486 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to an agreement with a private entity for dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems. House: Transportation Received from the House | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Highways | MISSING PERSONS | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3508 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to the investigation and prosecution of certain criminal offenses against persons, property, and public order; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Human Relations
HB 3718 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Highways | Hospitals | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3721 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3744 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3760 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
HB 3934 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TODD-HOGLAND ACT
HB 4122 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4134 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4175 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DIANNA'S LAW | FAMILY VIOLENCE, TASK FORCE ON | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4254 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MONICA ROBERTS ACT
HB 4289 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 4410 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the consideration of the criminal history of an applicant for an apartment lease. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4528 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HJR 51 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 10 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Condemning China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting. House: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 9 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health | Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | PHYSICIANS
SB 36 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to creation of a higher education task force focused on mental health services and the offense of hazing. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor | COLLABORATIVE TASK FORCE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 68 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 70 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to use of force reporting by peace officers. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 71 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the use of force by peace officers. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 81 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DISCRIMINATION
SB 109 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the criminal offense of fraudulent securing of document execution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD
SB 316 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 317 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
SB 351 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for certain offenses involving family violence. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence
SB 380 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and to certain recordings created by peace officers during an investigation or other law enforcement activity; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | BO'S LAW | BOTHAM JEAN ACT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 391 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | PHYSICIANS
SB 492 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
SB 501 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to regulation of certain group homes and other residential facilities for children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 503 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in boarding home facilities by certain persons. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Human Services | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 530 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HARASSMENT | INTERNET
SB 544 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ARSON | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 555 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice or of certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 576 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | Agriculture | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
SB 619 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to prohibiting a student from participating in future extracurricular activities for certain conduct involving the assault of an extracurricular activity official. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
SB 664 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to procedures for peace officers and emergency medical services personnel who respond to calls involving an alleged or suspected act of strangulation. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 826 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to an agreement with a private entity for dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems. Senate: Transportation Left pending in committee | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Highways | MISSING PERSONS | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 977 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1005 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for certain controlled substance possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1015 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1036 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | TRESPASS
SB 1056 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response; creating an offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1139 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by certain persons; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--General
SB 1214 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
SB 1221 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to inquiries into the criminal and disciplinary history of an applicant for undergraduate admission to a public institution of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1354 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1388 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the unlawful disclosure of an autopsy image or other visual depiction; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | AUTOPSIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1462 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS
SB 1510 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 1629 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Nursing Homes
SB 1647 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
SB 1691 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1705 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians and nurses regarding human trafficking. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1718 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to provisions to enable the prevention and prosecution of trafficking of persons and certain sexual offenses committed against children and to the commission of civil racketeering related to the trafficking of persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 2139 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to criminal offenses related to mass violence; creating criminal offenses; changing the eligibility for community supervision; creating a grant program. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SCR 3 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Condemning China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SJR 66 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 2 87-1 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al. Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Committee report sent to Calendars | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 23 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. Filed | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 24 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. Filed | Common Carriers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 103 87-1 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. Filed | ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 258 87-1 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the duration of a protective order prohibiting an offense motivated by bias or prejudice. Filed | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 6 87-1 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 12 87-2 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al. Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 101 87-2 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. Filed | ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 154 87-2 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 6 87-2 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 23 87-3 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct. Filed | ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 141 87-3 (2021) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. Filed | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 15 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PROSTITUTION
HB 24 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed when a child is or may be present during the commission of the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
HB 27 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a federal law enforcement officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement
HB 213 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Common Carriers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 232 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 235 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Common Carriers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 403 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19 | CHILD ABUSE | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 442 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 595 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 629 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 731 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | NUISANCES
HB 732 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | NUISANCES
HB 764 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 902 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a pregnant woman. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 903 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 930 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to use of force or deadly force in defense of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
HB 949 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1023 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault committed against a public servant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1029 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1073 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1095 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1146 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
HB 1232 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1381 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury that is committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Crimes Against | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 1392 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the mandatory removal of a public school student from the classroom following certain conduct. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1482 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the offense of hazing. House: Higher Education Considered in Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1513 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
HB 1616 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
HB 1625 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false report of criminal conduct committed by emergency responder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 1629 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al. Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1660 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1661 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of continuous violence against the family. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | RACHEL'S LAW
HB 1663 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1713 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al. Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1870 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 2034 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for the offense of invasive visual recording. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2059 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2079 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for certain expenses. House: Appropriations
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19 | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2369 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the punishment for, and civil liability related to actions to prevent, the criminal offense of theft involving a package delivered to a residential or commercial property; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2499 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2502 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2613 86-0 (2019) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of operation of a stash house and to funding certain crime victim services through the use of money derived from a civil asset forfeiture of contraband related to that offense, human smuggling and trafficking offenses, and certain prostitution offenses; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2625 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating the criminal offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD
HB 2747 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2823 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 2874 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2937 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the offense of aggravated assault using a deadly weapon. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 3027 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROSTITUTION
HB 3078 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence. House: Corrections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 3091 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Open Records | WOMEN'S SHELTERS
HB 3138 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3281 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 3316 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | CRIME STOPPERS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
HB 3490 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HARASSMENT
HB 3532 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the creation of a countywide alert system for missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3566 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3587 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3708 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to conduct that constitutes abuse in certain health care facilities caring for persons with mental illness. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3800 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3926 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3979 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4070 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of passing a school bus; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 4106 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of intoxication assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 4118 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to peace officer duties in investigating or responding to certain family violence incidents. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4237 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the criminal offense of stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | STALKING
HB 4453 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to creating the criminal offense of retaliation involving immigration status. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 4472 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to training by the Texas Department of Transportation on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HR 748 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Condemning the practice of state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting from prisoners in the People's Republic of China. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2198 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 20. Reported enrolled | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 20 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 38 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the offense of hazing. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 72 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 91 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to certain unlawful employment practices relating to the reporting of criminal offenses. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--General
SB 97 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 181 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Drugs | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 187 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 234 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 291 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 325 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SUPREME COURT
SB 342 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 371 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 458 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children. Senate: Education Left pending in committee | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 751 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for fabricating a deceptive video with intent to influence the outcome of an election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 802 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS
SB 840 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of continuous violence against the family. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence
SB 859 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of a health care practitioner to disclose to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors a suspected human trafficking victim's health information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
SB 909 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving fraud. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | IDENTITY THEFT
SB 971 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 989 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 993 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed in the presence of a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | Minors--General
SB 1219 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to human trafficking signs at certain transportation hubs. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1257 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1305 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a pregnant woman. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 1433 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1593 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to training by the Texas Department of Transportation on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1729 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1896 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to alternate health benefit plan contact information for victims of family violence. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1920 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by peace officers and prosecutors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2009 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
SB 2115 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the criminal offense of fraudulent securing of document execution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FRAUD
SB 2144 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to creating the offense of causing an accident resulting in personal injury or death while operating a motor vehicle without a license; providing a penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2148 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 2271 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for certain expenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 2319 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 2403 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of aggravated kidnapping. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | KIDNAPPING | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 2432 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom following certain conduct. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HARASSMENT
SB 2515 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to prohibiting certain employment agreements relating to sexual harassment and to settlement agreements regarding a claim of sexual harassment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SCR 66 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 20. Filed with the Secretary of State | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Resolutions--Corrective
SR 627 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Condemning the systematic, state-sanctioned harvesting of organs from prisoners of conscience in the People's Republic of China. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 836 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 20. Received by the Secretary of the Senate | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 847 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 20. Reported enrolled | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 29 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 268 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to venue in the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving obstruction or retaliation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 272 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 280 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 591 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 682 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 726 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the mandatory removal of public school students from classrooms following certain conduct. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee | ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 761 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 987 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to use of force or deadly force in defense of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1054 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the offense of retaliation against a presidential elector. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential
HB 1110 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1327 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1592 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 1642 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17 | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 1751 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1849 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
HB 2024 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the publication of an image that depicts an individual without the individual's consent; imposing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2032 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | Common Carriers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2189 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2190 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2243 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2244 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2266 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to requiring certain retailers to ensure that certain products sold or leased by the retailers contain a digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible; creating a criminal offense. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2347 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the prosecution of and increased penalties for certain offenses involving the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2398 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2529 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2552 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address and deter certain criminal or other unlawful activity, including trafficking of persons, sexual offenses, prostitution, and activity that may constitute a public nuisance; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION | SIGNS
HB 2609 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2645 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2702 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SANDRA BLAND ACT
HB 2708 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
HB 2960 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3192 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3301 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3454 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed against a federal law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 3539 85-0 (2017) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a pregnant woman; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3619 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the creation of a countywide alert system for missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3690 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Electronic Information Systems | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
HB 3858 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Legislature | State Officers
HB 3883 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to interference with possession of or access to a child; providing penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues | CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3953 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to penalties for intoxicated manslaughter House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 4061 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the creation of a task force on intentional violent deaths. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4070 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts
HB 4103 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4108 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HARASSMENT | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4135 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 50 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the offense of hazing. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 128 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 323 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the offense of female genital mutilation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FEMALE CIRCUMCISION | Health--General | Women
SB 962 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to develop and establish an online reporting system for sex offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 998 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1138 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1165 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1226 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to prostitution and trafficking of persons and to certain criminal and civil consequences of that conduct. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 1270 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Drugs | GULF OF MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1324 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for and emergency suspension of a license relating to massage therapy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1436 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1461 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1534 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence
SB 1569 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1575 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from schedule | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HARASSMENT | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1576 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1579 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to terminate the existence of a domestic filing entity if a substantial owner or governing person of the entity has been convicted of human trafficking or compelling prostitution. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1700 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1730 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the designation of the director of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council and the director's authority and responsibilities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
SB 1849 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date | BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SANDRA BLAND ACT
SB 1859 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2039 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 167 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 182 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 10 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
HB 112 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the prosecution of murder committed in the course of committing or attempting to commit trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 155 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the use of force in defense of property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Property Interests--General
HB 188 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the composition, duties, and continuation of the human trafficking prevention task force. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 207 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to creating the offense of voyeurism; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 328 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 496 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Open Records | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 521 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 580 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 868 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to a defense to prosecution for and civil liability of an educator who uses force or deadly force to protect the educator's person, students of the school, or property of the school, and suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 887 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 968 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 981 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the offense of manslaughter; increasing the penalty for certain offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 985 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to mental health screening for public school students who may be a danger to self or others and to suspension or educational placement of those students; creating an offense. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
HB 1061 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1142 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 1286 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1293 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of stalking; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | STALKING
HB 1355 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the consequences for an elected officer who threatens, punishes, or intimidates a person based on the person's religious beliefs; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics No action taken in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Ethics | Religion | State Officers
HB 1491 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the publication of confidential criminal and juvenile justice records of certain juveniles; providing civil penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1525 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to certain offenses involving family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1604 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the mandatory removal of public school students from classrooms following certain conduct. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1627 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
HB 1758 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Legislature | State Officers
HB 1767 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1783 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the right of a school employee to report a crime, persons subject to the prohibition on coercing another into suppressing or failing to report information to a law enforcement agency, and the reporting of criminal history record information of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1829 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1840 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses committed that cause serious bodily injury or death by peace officers. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2059 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2290 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Holidays | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2360 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain residential educational child-care facilities serving victims of human trafficking. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Day Care | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2373 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Weapons
HB 2455 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2459 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2695 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the reporting of physical assaults against certain direct care personnel. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--General | Hospitals | Labor--Health & Safety | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2696 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on reducing workplace violence against nurses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2806 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of and increasing the punishment for the offense of unlawful smuggling or concealment of persons; creating an offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3338 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants arrested for, charged with, or taking appeal from a conviction of an assault punishable by fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
HB 3341 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al. Relating to a requirement that school district superintendents report information relating to the use of restraints against students and student arrests; creating a criminal offense. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Minors--Health & Safety | RESTRAINTS
HB 3510 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the publication of an image that depicts an individual without the individual's consent; imposing civil penalties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3751 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3757 84-0 (2015) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
HB 4031 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing adults and to a study of the alert system. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 33 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the offense of hazing. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 40 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
SB 171 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the addition of an offense for the continuous smuggling of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 465 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Minors--Crimes Against | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 536 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the designation of certain prostitution prevention programs as commercially sexually exploited persons court programs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | PROSTITUTION
SB 614 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 746 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amending provisions subject to criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 923 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Legislature | State Officers
SB 944 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 988 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
SB 1135 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 1247 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1354 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to state border security activities. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Referred to s/c on Border Security by Pres | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1416 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1418 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1573 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on the premises of a public transportation system. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Common Carriers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1848 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1853 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a statewide program for the prevention and detection of certain criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 89 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the continuation of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 90 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to civil liability for compelled prostitution and certain promotion of prostitution. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | ADVERTISING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PROSTITUTION
HB 110 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
HB 140 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 220 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 233 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 328 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EVIDENCE
HB 532 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 705 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault committed against a person providing services in that capacity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 793 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the smuggling of persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement
HB 804 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to materials for school districts on human trafficking. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 955 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1082 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of intoxication assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1083 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the venue for prosecution of certain computer crimes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
HB 1120 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
HB 1147 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al. Relating to the collection of information regarding trafficking of persons. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | BORDER | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | Law Enforcement
HB 1234 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" Relating to the eligibility of an inmate convicted of reckless injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person for release to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar | Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1311 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to a court cost assessed on conviction of certain offenses involving an elderly victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1425 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the definition of property for purposes of the offense of stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | STALKING
HB 1452 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to an exemption for certain facilities that provide shelter and care to child victims of human trafficking from child-care licensing requirements. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1462 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to violation of certain protective orders or conditions of bond; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1606 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of harassment and stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HARASSMENT | STALKING
HB 2050 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | GUN VIOLENCE, TEXAS TASK FORCE ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Weapons
HB 2065 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 2172 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2219 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2344 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to prosecution of and punishment for the offense of smuggling of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2371 83-0 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to creating the offense of voyeurism; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
HB 2396 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2861 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2898 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to the definition of victim for the purpose of restitution liens. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 3079 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to limiting the liability of landlords who rent or lease dwellings to persons with criminal records. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3241 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | POSTAL SERVICE | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3324 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION
HB 3406 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to creating an offense for persons imprisoned or confined in correctional facilities to threaten to harm certain other persons by certain means of communication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Legislature | State Officers
HB 3773 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or residence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
SB 54 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
SB 93 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the continuation of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 94 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to civil liability for compelled prostitution and certain promotion of prostitution. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 | ADVERTISING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PROSTITUTION
SB 128 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to criminal history record information concerning certain applicants and clients of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
SB 222 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the venue for prosecution of certain computer crimes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
SB 556 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
SB 743 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1289 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1349 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Weapons
SB 1416 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the determination of whether a use of force against another is justified. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Weapons
SB 1519 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to educational materials on pardons for victims of trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 1798 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Protection of Personal Information | State Officers
HB 7 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 130 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | BULLYING | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 158 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
HB 172 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES
HB 228 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal nonsupport. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Support
HB 260 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of unlawful transport of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 371 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for certain defendants convicted of murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 385 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | FRAUD
HB 549 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disposition of a decedent's remains. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
HB 703 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of a health care services provider. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers
HB 739 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE
HB 763 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 825 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to protective orders for stalking victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STALKING
HB 892 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an illegal alien. House: State Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 952 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1052 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to criminal background checks on users of online dating services and to disclosures of online dating safety measures; providing a civil penalty. House: Technology Laid on the table subject to call | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems
HB 1121 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1122 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy | et. al. Relating to the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 1199 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the penalty for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1200 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the creation of the offense of improper photography or visual recording of certain identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1215 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of the offense of unauthorized acquisition or transfer of certain financial information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | CHECKS | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | IDENTITY THEFT | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1219 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1389 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for the owner of a dog that attacks another person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Safety
HB 1410 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1471 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1489 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Courts--General | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1601 82-0 (2011) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1666 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online impersonation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HARASSMENT | INTERNET
HB 1723 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
HB 1930 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the membership and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1938 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Relating to the regulation of body imaging scanning equipment in airports; providing criminal and civil penalties. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars | AIRPORTS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1973 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the admissibility of certain statements in the prosecution of murder or capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE
HB 2014 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
HB 2227 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES | Human Relations
HB 2323 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2329 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of trafficking of persons and to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of trafficking of persons; providing penalties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2526 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the use of force or deadly force against another in defense of a third person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Women
HB 2858 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault committed against a person providing services in that capacity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 3000 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to creating the offense of continuous trafficking of persons; providing a penalty and other civil consequences. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 3206 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to treatment of identity theft as a form of exploitation of an elderly or disabled person. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTITY THEFT | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3304 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to creating the offense of exploitation of an elderly individual; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3403 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3439 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to missing children; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 3522 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the punishment for aggravated assault of emergency services personnel; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 3546 82-0 (2011) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to requiring the performance of an autopsy when death is caused or apparently caused by suicide. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | AUTOPSIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | SUICIDE
HCR 80 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Expressing strong opposition to unwarranted and unreasonable searches of air passengers by the Transportation Security Administration and urging the administration to cease such searches immediately. House: Transportation Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
HCR 181 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2329. Signed by the Governor | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 98 82-0 (2011) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons charged with a violent or sexual offense after having been previously convicted of a violent or sexual offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 24 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 67 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
SB 82 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | STALKING
SB 98 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 146 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the offense of smuggling of persons and unlawful transport of an individual; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 182 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 183 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative education program for certain harassing behavior directed at an educator. Senate: Education Referred to Education | ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HARASSMENT
SB 250 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for stalking victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STALKING
SB 295 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault committed against a person providing emergency services. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 394 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 488 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to criminal background checks on users of online dating services and to disclosures of online dating safety measures; providing a civil penalty. House: Technology
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems
SB 769 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the penalty for certain intoxication assaults. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 964 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | FRAUD
SB 1312 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1329 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online harassment. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HARASSMENT | INTERNET
SB 1436 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to creating the offense of continuous trafficking of persons; providing a penalty and other civil consequences. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 1544 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to a determination on granting assault leave to a certified educator where there has been a juvenile or criminal conviction. Senate: Education Referred to Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1551 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Relating to children who are missing or who are victims of offenses; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS
HB 49 82-1 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to personal leave provided for a school district employee who is a victim of certain assaults. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HCR 5 82-1 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Urging Congress to take appropriate action to ensure acceptable treatment of the public by personnel of the Transportation Security Administration. House: State Affairs Received from the House | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
HB 18 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | BULLYING | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 139 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 176 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | JANIE LYNN DELAPAZ ACT | Weapons
HB 221 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to delaying parole eligibility for an individual convicted of certain violent offenses who evades arrest and to the punishment prescribed for the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 266 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 321 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | State Employees
HB 530 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 533 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to civil liability for the trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 549 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 616 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES
HB 628 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking prevention task force and the creation of a trafficking victim database. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 639 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 714 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 923 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prohibiting the disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General
HB 958 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the punishment for aggravated assault of emergency services personnel; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 983 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal nonsupport. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Support
HB 1076 81-0 (2009) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1226 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain criminal offenses or family violence. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1372 81-0 (2009) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victims' rights. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1482 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the creation of the offense of assault with bodily fluids, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1506 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
HB 1590 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1618 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2003 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the offense of online harassment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HARASSMENT | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2004 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a breach of computer security involving sensitive personal information and to the protection of sensitive personal information and certain protected health information. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2066 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 2187 81-0 (2009) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses involving coercing, inducing, or soliciting membership in a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | GANGS
HB 2236 81-0 (2009) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of certain crime victims to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2240 81-0 (2009) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to creating the offense of continuous violence against the family. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
HB 2285 81-0 (2009) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of certain forfeited property in a criminal trafficking case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Property Interests--General
HB 2444 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2465 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to taking a deposition of an elderly or disabled victim of or witness to an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 | Aging | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2630 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of a health care services provider or a mental health services provider. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2657 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to disciplinary action taken against certain public school students on the basis of serious and persistent misbehavior. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts
HB 2966 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations
HB 3318 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the punishment of certain parents for the murder of the parent's infant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4001 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment of the paternity of a child; providing a criminal penalty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 4399 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4484 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport or concealment of an illegal alien. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4691 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the protection and care of individuals requiring long term care services and supports. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | LONG-TERM CARE | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--Crimes Against | Nursing Homes | RESTRAINTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4695 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the collection and use of information relating to the investigation and prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in certain facilities serving individuals with mental retardation in an electronic database. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 4696 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the investigation and prevention of abuse, neglect, or exploitation at certain facilities and homes in which individuals with mental retardation reside and the collection and use of information related to those investigations in an electronic database. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HR 2949 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1506. Filed | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2951 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1506. Reported enrolled | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 48 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the offense of hazing. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 65 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | State Employees
SB 70 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 82 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for an offense involving family violence and to certain nonsubstantive revisions involving court fees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09 | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 89 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 228 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to an offense committed against a homeless person because of bias or prejudice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES | HOMELESS
SB 285 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the punishment for violating certain orders requiring the removal of the alleged perpetrator from the home of an abused child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 363 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 366 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to authorizing consecutive sentencing for certain offenses committed by a member of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS
SB 938 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to a central database containing information about certain violent offenders who are members of a criminal street gang. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | GANGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1065 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to civil racketeering; providing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1324 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | Family--Marriage Relationship
SB 1389 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars | ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1626 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the reporting of certain confidential statements made to a mental health professional. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Weapons
SB 1884 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a breach of computer security involving sensitive personal information and the confidentiality of protected health information. Senate: Government Organization Not again placed on intent calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1902 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES
SB 2198 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to the criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 20 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the expulsion of students for assault of school employees. House: Public Education No action taken in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 68 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | BULLYING | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 95 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to interference with child custody in violation of a temporary child custody order; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 | CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 103 80-0 (2007) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 105 80-0 (2007) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to a central database containing information about violent offenders. House: Corrections Withdrawn from schedule | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems
HB 106 80-0 (2007) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to disclosure by a violent offender who operates an online business; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | INTERNET
HB 172 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of a family violence victim's identifying information; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Protection of Personal Information
HB 184 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an exception to consent as a defense to assaultive conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | GANGS
HB 187 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to prohibiting jury-recommended or deferred adjudication community supervision for a defendant convicted of murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 192 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the punishment prescribed for certain attempts to commit an offense on school premises or on the premises of a school-sponsored activity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 197 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
HB 284 80-0 (2007) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 418 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to restricting the justified use of a Taser by a peace officer and certain other persons. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 460 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a person's identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | FRAUD | IDENTITY THEFT | Protection of Personal Information
HB 495 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the punishment for assault of emergency services personnel; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 569 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al. Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | Protection of Personal Information | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 597 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Family--Family Violence | Protection of Personal Information | STALKING
HB 626 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 655 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 841 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | State Employees
HB 859 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the preservation of fetal tissue by a physician performing an abortion on a person who is younger than 14 years of age; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 884 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 946 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain conduct involving controlled substances that endangers or is otherwise committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | METHAMPHETAMINE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 949 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment of the paternity of a child; providing a criminal penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 959 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1026 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. House: Public Education No action taken in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1049 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the automatic suspension of the driver's license of certain persons convicted of the offense of manslaughter. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1121 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to judicial findings, a criminal offense, and preventative actions regarding human trafficking or other similar abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1223 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the prohibited use of fireworks; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Safety--Fireworks
HB 1262 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to civil liability for the breach of security of certain computerized data containing sensitive personal information. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1289 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1340 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to delaying parole eligibility for an individual convicted of murder who evades arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1355 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | LILLIAN'S LAW | Safety
HB 1360 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an offense committed against a homeless person because of bias or prejudice. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES | HOMELESS
HB 1480 80-0 (2007) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the contents of the sex offender registration form. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1605 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1805 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the forfeiture of rights and interests of certain heirs, devisees, and legatees. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1812 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert | et. al. Relating to the punishment of the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Returned to committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1822 80-0 (2007) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated robbery. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Weapons
HB 1823 80-0 (2007) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | IDENTITY THEFT | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1851 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to certain persons that are special investigators. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement
HB 1933 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the use of and reporting concerning the use of Tasers and other stun guns by law enforcement agencies. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1936 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to a medical examination for individuals against whom a peace officer uses a Taser or other stun gun. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1997 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2059 80-0 (2007) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Family Violence | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2210 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to law enforcement reports concerning the commission of certain offenses and the provision of certain information in those reports to victims of those offenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2257 80-0 (2007) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the misuse of certain government documents and related instruments and to the prosecution of certain offenses involving that conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 2311 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2350 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of certain persons for an alcoholic beverage license or permit. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | PERMITS
HB 2532 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the expulsion and placement in alternative settings of public school students who engage in conduct constituting certain felonies and to assessment of public school students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately | ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 2612 80-0 (2007) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES
HB 2703 80-0 (2007) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to interference with the duties of a public health professional; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health Care Providers
HB 2756 80-0 (2007) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the creation of the offense of assault with bodily fluids, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2768 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to the prosecution or the offense of criminal nonsupport. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Support
HB 2838 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Susan Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | JANIE LYNN DELAPAZ ACT | Weapons
HB 3296 80-0 (2007) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Weapons
HB 3340 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to protection and assistance for victims of trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Services--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3341 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to initial and continuing education and training for peace officers and recruits relating to the trafficking of persons. House: Law Enforcement Committee report sent to Calendars | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3342 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3370 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons and a report concerning the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 3372 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to training for peace officers relating to the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3373 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to providing certain notices to be posted on the premises of alcoholic beverage retailers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | SIGNS
HB 3374 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to funding for the investigation and prosecution of offenses involving the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | State Finances--Budget
HB 3377 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PROSTITUTION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3846 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the punishment for failing to stop following a motor vehicle or vessel accident. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HCR 205 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Acknowledging the involuntary servitude of African slaves in the State of Texas and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendents. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 76 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the forfeiture of rights and interests of certain heirs, devisees, and legatees. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 11 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to homeland security and protection of the public, including protections against human trafficking; providing penalties. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date | Aliens | BORDER SECURITY COUNCIL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | IMMUNIZATIONS | Open Meetings | RADIO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 44 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
SB 45 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the definition of serious bodily injury for the purposes of criminal prosecutions. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General
SB 51 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
SB 74 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including the creation of an address confidentiality program; providing a penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | Protection of Personal Information | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 88 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the proximity of certain sex offenders' residences to premises where children commonly gather. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CHILD SAFETY ZONES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 109 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the punishment of certain assaults and aggravated assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 120 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to the prevention of and education concerning the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 226 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to a computerized map system containing the locations of residences of registered sex offenders and premises where children commonly gather. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 239 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to interference with the duties of a public health professional; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed | Crimes--Against Persons--General | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | Health Care Providers
SB 367 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the statute of limitations for identity theft and certain other crimes involving fraud, deception, or false statements. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | IDENTITY THEFT | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 378 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 | Crimes--Against Persons--General
SB 405 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Safety
SB 411 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar | Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | LILLIAN'S LAW | Safety
SB 536 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to an offense committed against a homeless person because of bias or prejudice. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES | HOMELESS
SB 784 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the notice provided to certain crime victims before the release of certain defendants. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Family--Family Violence | STALKING
SB 788 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | IDENTITY THEFT | Protection of Personal Information
SB 967 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to injurious or disruptive conduct at major venue sporting events; providing penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 977 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the punishment for human trafficking and the issuance of reports on how existing laws and programs meet the needs of trafficking victims. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1054 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the conduct that constitutes hazing and to the application of hazing laws to certain former students of an educational institution. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 1122 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to judicial findings regarding victims of trafficking and related offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1283 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons and reports concerning the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 1285 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to training for peace officers relating to the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1286 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to funding for the investigation and prosecution of offenses involving the trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | State Finances--Budget
SB 1287 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to providing certain notices to be posted on the premises of alcoholic beverage retailers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | SIGNS
SB 1288 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PROSTITUTION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1530 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the misuse and counterfeiting of certain government documents and related instruments for identity theft and other purposes and to the prosecution of certain offenses involving that conduct. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | IDENTITY THEFT | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1558 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the punishment of certain persons who commit the offense of assault or aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence
SB 1564 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to eligibility of certain persons for an alcoholic beverage license or permit. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | PERMITS
SB 1652 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Political Subdivisions
SCR 62 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Expressing regret for the role of the Texas government in maintaining the institution of slavery and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendants. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 11 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the expulsion of students for assault of school employees. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 78 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Companion considered in lieu of in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 163 79-0 (2005) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the punishment for the offenses of forgery, credit or debit card abuse, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FRAUD | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 211 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 360 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 416 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the punishment for individuals who evade arrest after committing the offense of murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 494 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Elections--Early Voting | Family--Family Violence | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 527 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 582 79-0 (2005) Author: Reyna, Elvira
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of taking or attempting to take a stun gun from a peace officer, parole officer, or community supervision and corrections department officer. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 657 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to terminating the parent-child relationship of a parent convicted of certain crimes. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 | CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DONNA HOEDT ACT | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child
HB 671 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the prosecution of an offense involving injury to certain individuals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes
HB 676 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 677 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 752 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the penalty for theft of identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 783 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to notice to educators of a public school student's misconduct and to placement of a student who has assaulted a teacher. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars | ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 825 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 862 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the punishment for the offense of assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee meeting cancelled | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 869 79-0 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to common nuisances. House: Civil Practices Subcommittee members named | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | NUISANCES
HB 966 79-0 (2005) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the murder of a commissioned security officer as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1032 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and to assistance to victims of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | CREDIT REPORTS | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | IDENTITY THEFT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1048 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the seizure of property by law enforcement, the treatment of that property in a criminal proceeding, and the forfeiture of certain criminal contraband. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1052 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense for family violence committed in the presence of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1066 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the issuance of concealed handgun licenses to residents of other states and to reciprocity agreements with other states concerning concealed handgun licenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | Weapons
HB 1095 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities and to creating the offense of harassment of public servant. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HARASSMENT | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1098 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information of another person for a fraudulent purpose; providing a penalty. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | ANTI-PHISHING ACT | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | IDENTITY THEFT | INTERNET
HB 1110 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 1177 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an appeal of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1242 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the harassment of persons by individuals under arrest or detained by a peace officer; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HARASSMENT | Health--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1249 79-0 (2005) Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al. Relating to criminal punishment for aggressive driving that results in the death of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | AGGRESSIVE DRIVING | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1262 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the collection and dissemination by the Department of Public Safety of information relating to certain threats against detention officers. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1275 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1323 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of credit card or debit card abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1371 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to certain offenses that involve impersonating a peace officer or other public servant and misrepresenting the nature of certain property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1379 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the admissibility in a civil action of certain information relating to identify theft. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 1388 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault committed by a person against the person's family or household members. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | KIDNAPPING | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1519 79-0 (2005) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the prohibited use of fireworks; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Safety--Fireworks
HB 1574 79-0 (2005) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a person's identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FRAUD | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 1629 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to creating an offense for conduct involving the discharge of fireworks in certain locations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Housing--General | Safety--Fireworks
HB 1714 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the offense of murder of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1751 79-0 (2005) Author: Peña, Aaron
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the procedures governing the payment of restitution by criminal defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1781 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to creating an offense for the discharge of fireworks near a public highway. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Safety--Fireworks
HB 1791 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to application of the hazing statutes to private institutions of higher education; providing penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Private Schools | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
HB 1818 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BULLYING | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | INTERNET | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1836 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment of the paternity of a child; providing a criminal penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 1847 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victim's rights. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1921 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2013 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of identity theft. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Financial--General | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 2032 79-0 (2005) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the expansion of the operation game thief program to include certain other violations of law. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | Water--General
HB 2517 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2711 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 2910 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, John Relating to limiting the inspection of and the public disclosure or release of certain autopsy reports held by a justice of the peace or a medical examiner. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee | AUTOPSIES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Open Records
HB 3043 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the duration of sex offender registration requirements for certain youthful offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3212 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of identity theft. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Financial--General | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 3217 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to assault by employee on inmate. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Open Records | OUTSOURCING
HB 3305 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to coercing a woman to have an abortion and parental notification of abortion; creating offenses. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | Abortion | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PHYSICIANS
SB 90 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 91 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the arrest and punishment of persons for certain violent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 99 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of and to insurance coverage for identity theft. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Financial--General | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 309 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 388 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 389 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 397 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used or intended to be used in the commission of certain criminal offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 539 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the prosecution of the offense of credit card or debit card abuse. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 612 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
SB 661 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 816 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities and to creating the offense of harassment of public servant. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HARASSMENT
SB 912 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the civil commitment of and the protection of citizens from sexually violent predators. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 959 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to notice to educators of a public school student's misconduct and to placement of a student who has assaulted a teacher. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars | ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1182 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the fraudulent use or possession of a person's identifying information and to certain fictitious documents. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FRAUD | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | IDENTITY THEFT
SB 1220 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the penalty for theft of identifying information. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IDENTITY THEFT
SB 1274 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to limiting the inspection of and the public disclosure or release of certain autopsy reports held by a justice of the peace or a medical examiner. Senate: Criminal Justice </