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TX HB1602
Bill
Status
12/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jon Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 261.107(a) of the Texas Family Code regarding false reports of child abuse or neglect made with intent to deceive
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Maintains the base offense classification as a state jail felony for knowingly making a false child abuse or neglect report
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Adds an enhanced penalty of a third-degree felony if the false report was motivated by bias or prejudice as defined under Article 42.014 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Texas hate crime statute)
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Retains the existing enhancement to third-degree felony for repeat offenders who have a prior conviction under this section
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports of child abuse or neglect.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
3/12/2025