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TX HB2001

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Morgan Meyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 39.06 of the Texas Penal Code to create tiered felony penalties for misuse of official information based on the offender's net pecuniary gain

  • Establishes a third-degree felony for net pecuniary gains less than $150,000

  • Elevates the offense to a second-degree felony when net pecuniary gains are $150,000 or more but less than $300,000

  • Creates a first-degree felony classification for net pecuniary gains of $300,000 or more

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain misuse of official information, including misuse of official information that results in certain net pecuniary gains.

Financial

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/12/2025
State Affairs3/14/2025

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