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TX HB1795
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rafael Anchia
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AI Summary
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Increases criminal penalties for most dog fighting offenses under Section 42.10 of the Penal Code from Class A misdemeanor to state jail felony, except for attending as a spectator (which remains a Class A misdemeanor)
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Elevates cockfighting offenses under Section 42.105 to state jail felony, including acts that were previously classified as Class A misdemeanors such as causing a cockfight, participating in earnings from cockfighting, or using property for cockfighting
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Retains Class C misdemeanor classification for attending a cockfight as a spectator, with enhancement to Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; offenses committed before that date remain subject to prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting or the offense of cockfighting.
Crimes
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/1/2025