TX SB1610

Increases criminal penalties for civilly committed sexually violent predators who commit felony offenses, mandating punishment of 25-99 years or life imprisonment regardless of prior convictions, and requires consecutive sentencing for multiple convictions

Elevates indecent exposure by civilly committed sexually violent predators to a third-degree felony, and upgrades assault offenses against Texas Civil Commitment Office staff and contractors to first-degree felonies when committed by facility residents

Expands the offense of harassment by persons in civil commitment facilities to include causing contact with "any other fluid or liquid" and adds intent elements of "annoy, abuse, torment, or embarrass" alongside existing harassment language

Authorizes the Special Prosecution Unit to prosecute criminal offenses committed by civilly committed sexually violent predators and allows felony prosecutions in either the county where the offense occurred or the court retaining civil commitment jurisdiction

Strengthens bail and release restrictions for civilly committed predators by excluding them from automatic bail reduction provisions, requiring mandatory bond conditions including compliance with civil commitment orders, and exempting them from release timelines under Article 17.151