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TX HB674
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Spiller
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AI Summary
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Creates a legal presumption that a person knowingly intended to conceal transported individuals from law enforcement if they intentionally avoided a federal or state law enforcement checkpoint while committing smuggling of persons offenses
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Elevates assault causing bodily injury from its standard classification to a third-degree felony when committed while intentionally avoiding a law enforcement checkpoint
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Increases penalties for property damage offenses (criminal mischief) that are misdemeanors or state jail felonies to third-degree felonies when committed while avoiding checkpoints or evading arrest
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Enhances burglary of a non-habitation building from a state jail felony to a third-degree felony when committed in the course of intentionally avoiding a law enforcement checkpoint
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Elevates criminal trespass and burglary of a vehicle to third-degree felonies when committed while avoiding law enforcement checkpoints
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Takes effect July 1, 2025 with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025; applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
Crimes
Last Action
Considered in Calendars
4/9/2025