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TX HB1913

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nate Schatzline

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Registered sex offenders are prohibited from going within 2,500 feet of the residence of any victim of an offense for which they are required to register

  • The restriction does not apply if the victim moves to a residence that is within 2,500 feet of the offender's existing residence

  • Penal institution officials must inform offenders of this proximity restriction before release, and offenders must sign a written statement acknowledging they were informed of this duty

  • The law applies to all persons required to register as sex offenders on or after the effective date, regardless of when the underlying offense occurred

  • The act is named "Brooke's Boundary" and takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting a registered sex offender in certain circumstances from going within a certain distance of the residence of a victim of any offense committed by the offender for which the offender is subject to registration.

Crimes

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

4/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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