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TX HB2073
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lacey Hull
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AI Summary
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Elevates violation of a protective order or bond condition to a state jail felony when the defendant possesses a deadly weapon while committing certain prohibited acts (such as going near the victim's residence, workplace, or school)
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Increases the penalty for repeated violations of protective orders (Section 25.072) from a third degree felony to a second degree felony if at least one violation involved possessing a deadly weapon
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Applies to protective orders and bond conditions in cases involving family violence, child abuse or neglect, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking
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Changes apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the House 134-0 on May 10, 2025 and the Senate 31-0 on May 26, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in cases involving family violence, child abuse or neglect, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking.
Crimes
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025