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TX HB3921

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Talarico

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum term of imprisonment to 25 years for aggravated sexual assault when the offender is a member of the clergy

  • Adds clergy status as a third category triggering the enhanced 25-year minimum, alongside existing categories for victims under age 6 and victims under age 14 in certain circumstances

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of aggravated sexual assault committed by a member of the clergy.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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