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TX SB1980
Bill
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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Elevates assault by threat or offensive contact against peace officers, community supervision and corrections department officers, parole officers, and emergency services personnel from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor when committed while these individuals are performing their duties
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Expands the offense of interference with public duties to include community supervision and corrections department officers and parole officers, in addition to peace officers already covered under existing law
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that a person knew the victim was a public servant if the victim was wearing a distinctive uniform or badge indicating their employment status
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption of interference with an officer if the actor intentionally disseminates personal information (home address, phone number, emergency contacts, or social security number) of the officer or their family members
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of assault committed against certain public servants and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of interference with public duties of those public servants.
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Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/24/2025