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TX SB1208

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil King

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Origin

Senate

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 felony classification carries significantly harsher penalties than Class B misdemeanor, including potential imprisonment in a state jail facility for 180 days to 2 years

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; offenses committed before remain subject to 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

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence4/17/2025
Criminal Justice2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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