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TX HB3565

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the criminal penalty for interference with public duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony under Section 38.15(b) of the Texas Penal Code

  • State jail felonies in Texas carry a punishment range of 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility, compared to Class B misdemeanors which carry up to 180 days in county jail

  • The enhanced penalty applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by the former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of interference with public duties.

Crimes

Last Action

Left pending in subcommittee

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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