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TX SB2426
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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Upgrades certain dog fighting offenses under Section 42.10 of the Penal Code from Class A misdemeanors to state jail felonies, specifically for conduct previously covered under subsections (a)(4) and (a)(5)
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Upgrades certain cockfighting offenses under Section 42.105 of the Penal Code from Class A misdemeanors to state jail felonies, specifically for conduct previously covered under subsections (b)(3) and (b)(4)
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Maintains Class A misdemeanor classification only for attending dog fights or cockfights as a spectator (subsections (a)(6) and (b)(5) respectively)
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; offenses committed before that date remain subject to prior law
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting or the offense of cockfighting.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
3/25/2025