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TX HB2001
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Morgan Meyer
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AI Summary
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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
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Establishes a third-degree felony for net pecuniary gains less than $150,000
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Elevates the offense to a second-degree felony when net pecuniary gains are $150,000 or more but less than $300,000
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Creates a first-degree felony classification for net pecuniary gains of $300,000 or more
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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 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