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TX HB1255
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Steve Toth
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AI Summary
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Increases criminal penalties to the next higher offense category for professionals (as defined by Family Code Section 261.101, which includes mandatory child abuse reporters) who commit certain crimes against children under their care, custody, or control
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Applies to specific offenses including criminal solicitation of a minor, trafficking of persons, continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, sexual assault, child grooming, and aggravated sexual assault
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Sets a minimum 180-day confinement for offenses that would normally be Class A misdemeanors when committed by these professionals against children in their care
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First-degree felony offenses are exempt from the penalty enhancement, as they already carry the maximum punishment category
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by a professional who is required to report child abuse or neglect and against a child under the care of that professional.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee
4/24/2025