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TX SB1390

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Elevates burglary of a place of worship from a state jail felony to a second-degree felony, placing it on par with burglary of a habitation

  • Creates a new first-degree felony classification for burglary of a place of worship when the offender entered with intent to commit a felony other than theft, or committed or attempted to commit such a felony

  • Amends Section 30.02 of the Texas Penal Code by adding places of worship to existing enhanced penalty provisions

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

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for burglary of a place of worship.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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