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TX HB2593
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Metcalf
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AI Summary
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Elevates indecent assault against a disabled or elderly individual to a second-degree felony, a significant increase from the baseline Class A misdemeanor penalty
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Amends Section 22.012 of the Texas Penal Code to add the enhanced penalty category alongside existing enhancements for repeat offenders and healthcare provider offenses
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Incorporates definitions of "disabled individual" and "elderly individual" from Section 22.04 of the Penal Code into the indecent assault statute
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed House 124-0 on May 16, 2025 and Senate 30-1 on May 26, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent assault against a disabled or elderly individual.
Aging
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025