PENAL CODE
Bill Status Report
06-19-2023 - 01:39:47

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Track: Penal Code   

HB 6   Goldman, Craig
Huffman, Joan
Relating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 7   Guillen, Ryan
Birdwell, Brian
Relating to public services and programs in the southern border region of this state to address the effects of ongoing criminal activity and public health threats, including methods of financing those services.
Bill History: 05-26-23 S Senate appointed conference committee
Birdwell, Blanco, King, Flores and Parker

HB 20   Schaefer, MattRelating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats.
Bill History: 05-09-23 H Recommitted to committee on House State Affairs

HB 28   Slawson, Shelby
Birdwell, Brian
Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 55   Johnson, Julie
Springer, Drew
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 65   Spiller, DavidRelating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of unlawfully entering the United States.
Bill History: 05-02-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House State Affairs

HB 76   Reynolds, RonRelating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 91   Slaton, BryanRelating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 110   Reynolds, RonRelating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 111   Toth, SteveRelating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 123   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 129   Ortega, LinaRelating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 136   Reynolds, RonRelating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 142   Moody, JoeRelating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 146   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 151   Slaton, BryanRelating to certain affirmative defenses to prosecution for the criminal offenses of sexual performance by a child and possession or promotion of child pornography.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 165   Johnson, Ann
Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 179   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 192   Schaefer, MattRelating to the possession of a weapon in certain locations of a government court.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 197   Ortega, LinaRelating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 203   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 216   Ortega, LinaRelating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 244   Bernal, DiegoRelating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun in certain counties.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 253   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 261   Cortez, PhilipRelating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
Bill History: 05-08-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 269   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 271   Slaton, BryanRelating to the criminal offense of online solicitation of a minor.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 279   Jetton, Jacey
Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 05-24-23 G Vetoed by the Governor

HB 298   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to a required waiting period for firearm sales.
Bill History: 04-18-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 308   Bernal, DiegoRelating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 312   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to the criminal offense of carrying a handgun while intoxicated.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 327   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Bill History: 05-11-23 S Received in the Senate

HB 385   Collier, NicoleRelating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 403   Collier, NicoleRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 482   Meza, TerryRelating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 485   Gervin-Hawkins, BarbaraRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 491   Wu, GeneRelating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Bill History: 04-20-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 505   Wu, GeneRelating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 520   Wu, GeneRelating to criminal penalties for possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 552   Troxclair, Ellen (F)Relating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 565   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 571   Leo-Wilson, Terri (F)Relating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 598   Shaheen, Matt
Whitmire, John
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 611   Capriglione, Giovanni
Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure of residence address or telephone number.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 632   Meza, TerryRelating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 636   Patterson, JaredRelating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.
Bill History: 05-09-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 650   Allison, SteveRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving the damage or destruction of a public monument or a place of worship.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 672   Hefner, ColeRelating to the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 732   Wu, GeneRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 736   Ordaz, Claudia (F)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 761   Reynolds, RonRelating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 765   Harless, SamRelating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 781   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 800   Guillen, Ryan
Flores, Pete
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention.
Bill History: 05-26-23 S Returned to the Senate-Non-germane amendments

HB 802   Gervin-Hawkins, BarbaraRelating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 817   Meza, TerryRelating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 825   Gervin-Hawkins, BarbaraRelating to the corroboration of certain testimony in the prosecution of a trafficking of persons offense.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 828   Dutton, HaroldRelating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 858   Slaton, BryanRelating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 869   Hefner, ColeRelating to repealing the affirmative defense to prosecution for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 885   Meza, TerryRelating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 887   Meza, TerryRelating to the manufacture of a firearm without a federal license.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 902   Moody, JoeRelating to prohibiting the transfer of certain firearm magazines to certain recipients.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 904   Moody, JoeRelating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

HB 914   Hefner, Cole
Whitmire, John
Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 918   Dutton, HaroldRelating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 929   Dutton, HaroldRelating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 936   Dutton, HaroldRelating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 938   Dutton, HaroldRelating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 970   Zwiener, ErinRelating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 976   Patterson, JaredRelating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 996   Thierry, ShawnRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of unlawful carrying of certain weapons and unlawful transfer of certain weapons.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1004   Shaheen, MattRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Bill History: 05-05-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 1007   Turner, ChrisRelating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities or residences providing services to individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability.
Bill History: 04-18-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 1028   Rosenthal, JonRelating to engaging in certain prohibited conduct with the intent to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1059   Thierry, ShawnRelating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution.
Bill History: 04-05-23 H Committee action pending House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1065   Sherman, CarlRelating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1072   Ramos, Ana-MariaRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of unlawful carrying of certain weapons and unlawful transfer of certain weapons.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1135   Jetton, JaceyRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of an educator or health care professional.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1138   Martinez, ArmandoRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm.
Bill History: 05-16-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 1203   Ordaz, Claudia (F)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
Bill History: 05-08-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1220   Reynolds, RonRelating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services

HB 1230   Gonzalez, JessicaRelating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness.
Bill History: 05-08-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1253   Shaheen, MattRelating to the punishment for the offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1300   Geren, CharlieRelating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Bill History: 05-05-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 1311   Dutton, HaroldRelating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.
Bill History: 05-16-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 1316   Allison, SteveRelating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1331   Plesa, Mihaela (F)Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1335   Vasut, CodyRelating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1341   Wu, GeneRelating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to the cultivation, manufacture, delivery, and possession of marihuana and cannabis.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1343   Rosenthal, JonRelating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1362   Wu, GeneRelating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 21 years of age.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1375   Geren, CharlieRelating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1388   Thierry, ShawnRelating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1398   Moody, JoeRelating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1399   Moody, JoeRelating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1402   Moody, JoeRelating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1408   Schaefer, MattRelating to changing the elements of the offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child and to the prosecution and punishment of that offense and the severability.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1427   Campos, Liz
Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1442   Johnson, Ann
Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1454   Anchia, RafaelRelating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1533   Lozano, JoseRelating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1559   Schatzline, Nate (F)Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of indecency with a child and sexual assault.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1589   Cook, DavidRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain family violence assaults.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1600   Hefner, ColeRelating to the creation of a criminal offense for illegal entry into Texas from Mexico by persons who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States.
Bill History: 05-02-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House State Affairs

HB 1601   Wu, GeneRelating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs.
Bill History: 04-05-23 H Committee action pending Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 1611   Lozano, JoseRelating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1616   Ordaz, Claudia (F)Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1623   Ortega, LinaRelating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1719   Raymond, RichardRelating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1730   Schaefer, Matt
Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1736   Leach, JeffRelating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Bill History: 04-24-23 S Received in the Senate

HB 1742   Leach, JeffRelating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Bill History: 04-14-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Corrections

HB 1760   Hefner, Cole
Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1762   Gonzalez, MaryRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 1779   Hinojosa, GinaRelating to the attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1784   Landgraf, BrooksRelating to certain requirements of protective orders and conditions of release on bond and to the criminal penalties for violating those requirements and conditions.
Bill History: 04-14-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1811   Hefner, ColeRelating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 1819   Cook, David
Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1833   Shaheen, Matt
King, Phil (F)
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public power supply.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1880   Howard, DonnaRelating to the applicability of certain laws on the provision of money to organizations that support access to health care services and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 1889   Tinderholt, TonyRelating to a study of seawater desalination processes used in Israel and the feasibility of using similar processes in Texas.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources

HB 1896   Guillen, RyanRelating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
Bill History: 05-09-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 1899   Meyer, MorganRelating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information.
Bill History: 05-09-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 1910   Anchia, Rafael
Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of forgery.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1942   Leach, JeffRelating to the regulation of sports wagering.
Bill History: 05-12-23 S Received in the Senate

HB 1975   Harless, SamRelating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain repeat sex offenders and to the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in the prosecution of certain sexual and assaultive offenses.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2052   Jones, Venton (F)Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2055   Jones, Venton (F)Relating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 2075   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2076   Goodwin, VikkiRelating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 2086   Perez, Mary Ann
Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct.
Bill History: 05-25-23 S Withdrawn from the Local Calendar

HB 2142   Guillen, RyanRelating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Bill History: 04-20-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House State Affairs

HB 2143   Meyer, MorganRelating to the punishment for possession of child pornography.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2187   Davis, Yvonne
Menendez, Jose
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2189   Johnson, JulieRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 05-06-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2212   Landgraf, BrooksRelating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2217   Button, Angie Chen
Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accountancy.
Bill History: 06-09-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2275   Anchia, RafaelRelating to the unlawful carrying, acquisition, purchase, and transfer of certain weapons.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2276   Anchia, RafaelRelating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2277   Anchia, RafaelRelating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2278   Anchia, RafaelRelating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2279   Anchia, RafaelRelating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2280   Anchia, RafaelRelating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2281   Anchia, RafaelRelating to the authority of certain municipalities to prohibit openly carrying a handgun within the municipality.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2291   Slawson, Shelby
Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2306   Hefner, Cole
Middleton, Mayes (F)
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of voyeurism.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2330   Goldman, CraigRelating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2345   Guillen, RyanRelating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Bill History: 05-09-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 2365   Geren, CharlieRelating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2434   Plesa, Mihaela (F)Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2435   Plesa, Mihaela (F)Relating to the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2454   Guillen, Ryan
Huffman, Joan
Relating to procuring a firearm for person prohibited to possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 05-25-23 S Senate appointed conference committee
Huffman, Whitmire, Bettencourt, Flores and King

HB 2487   Thompson, EdRelating to the possession or use of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education

HB 2519   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public, to public entity liability.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2537   Ramos, Ana-MariaRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2577   Cook, DavidRelating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2599   Davis, YvonneRelating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2602   Capriglione, GiovanniRelating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2603   Hull, LaceyRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
Bill History: 04-27-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2653   Howard, DonnaRelating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2685   Harless, SamRelating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful use of criminal instrument or certain devices.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2690   Toth, SteveRelating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2695   Jones, Venton (F)Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education

HB 2696   Howard, DonnaRelating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 05-15-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 2699   Guillen, RyanRelating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Culture, Recreation, and Tourism

HB 2700   Guillen, Ryan
Huffman, Joan
Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2705   Hayes, Richard (F)Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 2709   Slaton, BryanRelating to the protection of an unborn child's rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2715   Hull, Lacey
Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a prohibition on following an individual and tracking or monitoring the individual's personal property or motor vehicle and to the criminal prosecution of that conduct.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2744   King, TracyRelating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients.
Bill History: 05-09-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Community Safety

HB 2833   Reynolds, RonRelating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful transfer of a semiautomatic rifle.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2843   Kuempel, JohnRelating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission.
Bill History: 05-12-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

HB 2897   Walle, Armando
Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2899   Plesa, Mihaela (F)
Hall, Bob
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
Bill History: 06-02-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2915   Reynolds, RonRelating to the offense of providing or requesting or allowing another to provide a breath specimen for an ignition interlock device.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2916   Reynolds, RonRelating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2917   Reynolds, RonRelating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2953   Bumgarner, Ben (F)Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2960   Cain, BriscoeRelating to the applicability of a defense to prosecution for an offense relating to carrying a handgun in certain prohibited locations and to repealing associated notice requirements.
Bill History: 05-11-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 2961   Cook, David
King, Phil (F)
Relating to jury instructions regarding a conspiracy in certain criminal cases.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2962   Thimesch, Kronda (F)Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near a school or day-care center.
Bill History: 04-24-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 2984   Herrero, AbelRelating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Bill History: 05-01-23 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 1004

HB 2986   Jones, Venton (F)Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2997   Hunter, ToddRelating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3012   Lozano, JoseRelating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 05-04-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House State Affairs

HB 3025   Vasut, Cody
Middleton, Mayes (F)
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, and interference with child custody.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3037   Landgraf, BrooksRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a health care professional.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3057   Johnson, AnnRelating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3058   Johnson, Ann
Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the operation of the physician-patient relationship with respect to certain medically necessary services
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3062   Johnson, AnnRelating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3065   Bailes, Ernest
Perry, Charles
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3075   Kacal, Kyle
Flores, Pete
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility or detention facility.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3087   Lalani, Suleman (F)Relating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of firearms.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3088   Lalani, Suleman (F)Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3160   Moody, JoeRelating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3247   Cain, BriscoeRelating to creating the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
Bill History: 05-06-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3266   Frazier, Frederick (F)Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
Bill History: 05-12-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 3342   Jones, Jolanda (F)Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3381   Cook, DavidRelating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting medical history to obtain unnecessary medical treatment for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 3384   Cook, DavidRelating to the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3400   Smith, ReggieRelating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3429   Bryant, JohnRelating to access to justice courts by legal aid offices or other providers of pro bono legal services.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 3435   Reynolds, RonRelating to creating the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a detained person.
Bill History: 04-18-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 3451   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses.
Bill History: 05-06-23 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 1527

HB 3464   Kacal, KyleRelating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with a correctional facility tablet device.
Bill History: 05-16-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 3499   Guillen, RyanRelating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3500   Guillen, RyanRelating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3546   Allen, AlmaRelating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 3548   Anchia, RafaelRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 05-06-23 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 840

HB 3549   Anchia, RafaelRelating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device and to certain consequences on conviction of that offense.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 3553   Thierry, Shawn
Whitmire, John
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3554   Thierry, Shawn
Whitmire, John
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3605   Lozano, JoseRelating to certain criminal conduct involving agricultural land, including the justified use of force or deadly force to protect agricultural land from that conduct, and to civil liability.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3617   Tepper, Carl (F)Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3618   Tepper, Carl (F)Relating to criminal liability for taking a weapon from a juvenile probation officer.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3629   Lalani, Suleman (F)Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3644   Cook, DavidRelating to the offense of murder committed by the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3649   Guillen, RyanRelating to the definitions of the criminal offenses of gambling, the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 3660   Vasut, Cody
Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
Bill History: 06-10-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3667   Reynolds, RonRelating to the punishment for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3677   Jones, Jolanda (F)Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3746   Goldman, CraigRelating to the repeal of registration and other regulatory provisions applicable to code enforcement officers and sanitarians.
Bill History: 03-29-23 H Committee action pending Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 3847   Toth, SteveRelating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3854   Perez, Mary AnnRelating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person convicted of multiple offenses involving animal cruelty and to conditions of punishment and community supervision.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3918   Rosenthal, JonRelating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3994   Jones, Jolanda (F)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3996   Bryant, JohnRelating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4011   Hull, LaceyRelating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Committee action pending House International Relations/Economic Dev

HB 4014   Murr, AndrewRelating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity.
Bill History: 05-04-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Select on Community Safety

HB 4056   Murr, AndrewRelating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4098   Troxclair, Ellen (F)Relating to investigations and security provided by former members of the special forces.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4124   Martinez Fischer, TreyRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of terroristic threat and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4129   Slaton, BryanRelating to prohibiting certain erotic performances.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4180   Frazier, Frederick (F)Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving obstructing a highway or other passageway by engaging in a reckless driving exhibition or street racing on a highway.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4249   Morales, EddieRelating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4337   Canales, Terry
Hinojosa, Chuy
Relating to the definition of a governmental record.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 4364   Johnson, AnnRelating to prohibiting certain sales and purchases of firearms.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4509   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to creating the criminal offense of child grooming.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4554   Slaton, BryanRelating to the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4595   Leach, Jeff
Johnson, Nathan
Relating to nonsubstantive additions to, revisions of, and corrections in enacted codes and to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 4596   Hinojosa, GinaRelating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4598   Leach, JeffRelating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4635   Guillen, Ryan
Flores, Pete
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 4639   Thimesch, Kronda (F)Relating to the carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.
Bill History: 05-11-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 4642   Guillen, RyanRelating to the State's ability to combat lethal poisonings, creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 05-12-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 4675   Slaton, BryanRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of indecency with a child and sexual assault and to a child safety zone applicable to a person on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision for certain sexual offenses.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4726   Howard, DonnaRelating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities providing services to individuals with mental illness or an intellectual disability and community centers providing community-based mental health.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4779   Bhojani, Salman (F)
Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of organized retail theft.
Bill History: 06-17-23 G Vetoed by the Governor

HB 4817   Rosenthal, JonRelating to a handgun safety course required for the transfer of a handgun.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4827   Leo-Wilson, Terri (F)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.
Bill History: 05-05-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 4843   Holland, Justin
Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.
Bill History: 05-28-23 H Rep. Holland made a motion to discharge conferees and
concur. The motion was subsequently withdrawn.

HB 4886   Herrero, AbelRelating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities.
Bill History: 04-24-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 4887   Hinojosa, GinaRelating to gun storage and safety measures.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4939   Hefner, ColeRelating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4968   Guillen, RyanRelating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 5031   Bryant, JohnRelating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 5035   Toth, SteveRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 5133   Bell, CecilRelating to a requirement that an appraisal review board rely on an appraisal of residential real property prepared by an appraiser and submitted to the board by the property owner to determine a protest.
Bill History: 04-24-23 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means

HB 5229   Wilson, TerryRelating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.
Bill History: 05-05-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Veteran Affairs

HB 5251   Toth, SteveRelating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 5268   Toth, SteveRelating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 5270   Toth, SteveRelating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 5281   Bumgarner, Ben (F)Relating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 5287   Guillen, RyanRelating to the offense of terrorism.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 93   Raymond, RichardProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HJR 102   Leach, JeffProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.
Bill History: 05-12-23 S Received in the Senate

SB 12   Hughes, Bryan
Shaheen, Matt
Relating to restricting certain sexually oriented performances on public property, on the premises of a commercial enterprise, or in the presence of a child.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 23   Huffman, JoanRelating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited.
Bill History: 05-02-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 32   Zaffirini, JudithRelating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of assault weapons.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 81   Johnson, NathanRelating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 82   Johnson, NathanRelating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 106   Menendez, JoseRelating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 111   Menendez, JoseRelating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 129   Springer, Drew
Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for possession of child pornography.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 144   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 145   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to raising the age limit to purchase certain weapons.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 168   Blanco, CesarRelating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 172   Blanco, CesarRelating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and to proof of loss for personal property insurance coverage for those firearms.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 183   Miles, BorrisRelating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 187   Miles, Borris
Reynolds, Ron
Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Failed to pass (Vote: N: 78/Y: 59)

SB 205   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 206   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 212   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 213   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 224   Alvarado, Carol
Leach, Jeff
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for theft of a catalytic converter.
Bill History: 05-29-23 G Effective May 29, 2023 except Sections 1956.001(6-b) and (7)
and 1956.030 Occupations Code effective July 1, 2023

SB 228   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 233   Hinojosa, ChuyRelating to the offense of manslaughter.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 253   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 269   Perry, CharlesRelating to the creation of the criminal offense of residential picketing.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 287   Huffman, JoanRelating to the prosecution of the of offense of terroristic threat.
Bill History: 03-07-23 S Committee action pending Senate Criminal Justice

SB 354   Hall, BobRelating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 360   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 386   Hall, Bob
Harless, Sam
Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 395   Hall, BobRelating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 405   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 416   Paxton, AngelaRelating to the definition of trafficking for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 432   Middleton, Mayes (F)Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for theft of a catalytic converter.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Committee action pending Senate Criminal Justice

SB 436   Middleton, Mayes (F)
Leach, Jeff
Relating to the punishment for the offense of purchasing or selling human organs.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 437   Middleton, Mayes (F)Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 463   Parker, Tan (F)Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against a sports participant.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 465   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to certain criminal conduct involving a catalytic converter; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Committee action pending Senate Criminal Justice

SB 466   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 467   Bettencourt, Paul
Leach, Jeff
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump.
Bill History: 06-14-23 G Vetoed by the Governor

SB 516   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 520   West, RoyceRelating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness; creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 523   West, RoyceRelating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 529   West, RoyceRelating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 571   West, RoyceRelating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 576   Menendez, Jose
Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the definition of exploitation for purposes of investigating reports of exploitation by certain providers against certain elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities receiving services from those providers.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 598   Birdwell, BrianRelating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 600   Birdwell, BrianRelating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 04-14-23 H Referred to House Committee on House State Affairs

SB 603   Hughes, BryanRelating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 645   Huffman, JoanRelating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
Bill History: 04-10-23 H Referred to House Committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 682   West, RoyceRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify firearms.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 688   Johnson, NathanRelating to the prosecution of the offense of forgery.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 698   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 715   Kolkhorst, LoisRelating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 722   Springer, DrewRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 726   Kolkhorst, LoisRelating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 05-17-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 732   Hinojosa, ChuyRelating to an exception to the application of the offense of misuse of official information for journalists.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 754   Flores, Pete Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transporation.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 787   Huffman, JoanRelating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 828   Hall, BobRelating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 840   West, Royce
Anchia, Rafael
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 906   Johnson, NathanRelating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 910   Menendez, JoseRelating to requiring a thirty day waiting period before a person less than 21 years of age my purchase a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 912   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to gun storage and safety measures.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 947   King, Phil (F)
Hunter, Todd
Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 968   Zaffirini, JudithRelating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 973   West, RoyceRelating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of criminal mischief involving certain damage to residential gas meters.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1004   Huffman, JoanRelating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1007   Flores, PeteRelating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1011   Parker, Tan (F)
Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 1059   Hughes, BryanRelating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1166   Birdwell, BrianRelating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
Bill History: 05-17-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 1169   Birdwell, BrianRelating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1172   Alvarado, CarolRelating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1179   Perry, Charles
Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1185   Eckhardt, SarahRelating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1248   Flores, Pete
Lozano, Jose
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 1257   Creighton, BrandonRelating to the unlawful disclosure of an autopsy image or other visual depiction.
Bill History: 05-06-23 H Referred to House Committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 1266   Parker, Tan (F)Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
Bill History: 05-06-23 H Referred to House Committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 1267   Parker, Tan (F)
Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 1274   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1308   Hancock, Kelly
Geren, Charlie
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1310   Middleton, Mayes (F)Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1318   Huffman, Joan
Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

SB 1361   Huffman, Joan
Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit videos using deep fake technology, creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1376   Parker, Tan (F)
Wilson, Terry
Relating to a state employment preference for certain spouses of veterans with a disability.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1385   Miles, BorrisRelating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1427   Flores, PeteRelating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders.
Bill History: 04-18-23 H Referred to House Committee on House State Affairs

SB 1435   Hinojosa, ChuyRelating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1468   Springer, DrewRelating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
Bill History: 04-24-23 S Committee action pending Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

SB 1494   Hall, BobRelating to prohibiting certain obscene sexually oriented performances within view of minors.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1511   Schwertner, CharlesRelating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Developm

SB 1518   King, Phil (F)
Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1522   Blanco, CesarRelating to a required waiting period for certain semiautomatic rifle sales.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1527   Huffman, Joan
Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1551   West, Royce
Frazier, Frederick (F)
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1562   Hancock, KellyRelating to creating the criminal offense of child grooming.
Bill History: 04-17-23 H Referred to House Committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 1620   Kolkhorst, LoisRelating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of unlawfully entering the United States, unlawfully bypassing certain law enforcement.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Border Security

SB 1653   Huffman, Joan
Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1680   Menendez, JoseRelating to the definitions of the criminal offenses of gambling, the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1681   Menendez, JoseRelating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1682   Zaffirini, JudithRelating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain cirmcumstances.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1709   King, Phil (F)Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sedition and engaging in organized criminal activity.
Bill History: 04-24-23 H Referred to House Committee on House State Affairs

SB 1736   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1737   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to banning the possession and use of expanding ammo.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1739   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1740   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to gun safety.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1788   Flores, PeteRelating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1805   Springer, DrewRelating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1889   Springer, DrewRelating to the consideration of the proportion of long-term debt and equity capitalization in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

SB 1899   Birdwell, BrianRelating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1900   Birdwell, Brian
Guillen, Ryan
Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1960   Perry, Charles
Tepper, Carl (F)
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 1961   Perry, CharlesRelating to criminal liability for taking a weapon from a juvenile probation officer.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1969   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on or near the premises of a day-care center, school, or postsecondary educational institution.
Bill History: 05-04-23 H Referred to House Committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 1970   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
Bill History: 04-28-23 H Referred to House Committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 2018   Flores, PeteRelating to the prohibitions on camping in a public place.
Bill History: 05-18-23 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

SB 2019   Paxton, AngelaRelating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole of certain persons convicted of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2020   Paxton, AngelaRelating to the creation of the criminal offense of mass terroristic threat and to the establishment of the task force on mass violence prevention.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2042   King, Phil (F)Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2043   King, Phil (F)Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving obstructing a highway or other passageway by engaging in a reckless driving exhibition of street racing activity.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2046   Whitmire, JohnRelating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2074   Whitmire, JohnRelating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2094   West, RoyceRelating to prohibiting the carrying, possession, or storage of a semiautomatic rifle on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2095   West, RoyceRelating to the prosecution of the offense involving the possession or carrying of certain weapons on the premises or property of certain locations.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2100   Miles, BorrisRelating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2169   Alvarado, CarolRelating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 03-22-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2198   Hall, BobRelating to the protection of an unborn child's rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct.
Bill History: 03-22-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2281   Middleton, Mayes (F)Relating to prohibiting certain adult cabaret performances.
Bill History: 03-22-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2305   Zaffirini, JudithRelating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct.
Bill History: 03-22-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2344   Huffman, JoanRelating to the offense of murder committed by the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2346   Springer, DrewRelating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2348   Springer, DrewRelating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2388   Gutierrez, RolandRelating to banning the transfer, distribution, sale of bump-fire stock.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2424   Birdwell, Brian
Hefner, Cole
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

SB 2473   Hinojosa, ChuyRelating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2593   Springer, Drew
Moody, Joe
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

SB 2610   Springer, DrewRelating to the prosecution of the offense of official oppression.
Bill History: 04-18-23 S Filed

SJR 39   Kolkhorst, LoisProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs


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