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TX SB189
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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Amends Texas hate crime law (Article 42.014, Code of Criminal Procedure) to add "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" as protected categories for hate crime findings
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Replaces the existing term "sexual preference" with "sexual orientation" in the statute's list of protected characteristics
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Requires judges to make an affirmative finding in judgments when offenses under Title 5 (offenses against persons) or certain property crimes are committed due to bias against these newly protected categories
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Repeals Article 42.014(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
2/3/2025