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TX HB3665
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cody Harris
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AI Summary
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Increases the criminal penalty for assault (threatening or offensive contact) against peace officers, community supervision and corrections department officers, parole officers, and emergency services personnel from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor when committed while they are performing official duties
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Expands the offense of interference with public duties to include community supervision and corrections department officers and parole officers, in addition to peace officers already covered under existing law
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that a person knew the assault victim was a public servant if the victim was wearing a distinctive uniform or badge indicating their employment status
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption of interference with officers when someone intentionally disseminates personal information (home address, phone number, emergency contacts, or social security number) of peace officers, corrections officers, parole officers, or their family members
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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 penalty for the offense of assault committed against certain public servants and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of interference with public duties of those public servants.
Health
Last Action
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
4/1/2025