PENAL CODE
Bill Status Report
03-29-2023 - 23:44:03

- Indicates action since the request date.


Track: Penal Code   

HB 6   Goldman, Craig Relating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 20   Schaefer, Matt Relating 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: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 28   Slawson, Shelby Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.
Bill History: 03-29-23 H Passed to third reading

HB 55   Johnson, Julie Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 65   Spiller, David Relating 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: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 76   Reynolds, Ron Relating 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, Bryan Relating 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, Ron Relating 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, Steve Relating 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, Vikki Relating 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, Lina Relating 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, Ron Relating 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, Joe Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 146   Goodwin, Vikki Relating 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, Bryan Relating 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 Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 179   Goodwin, Vikki Relating 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, Matt Relating 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, Lina Relating 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, Vikki Relating 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, Lina Relating 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 220   Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 244   Bernal, Diego Relating 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, Vikki Relating 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, Philip Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 269   Goodwin, Vikki Relating 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, Bryan Relating 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 Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 298   Goodwin, Vikki Relating to a required waiting period for firearm sales.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 308   Bernal, Diego Relating 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, Vikki Relating 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, Senfronia Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 385   Collier, Nicole Relating 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, Nicole Relating 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, Terry Relating 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, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 491   Wu, Gene Relating 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: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 505   Wu, Gene Relating 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, Gene Relating 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, Vikki Relating 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 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: 03-22-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 611   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure of residence address or telephone number.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 632   Meza, Terry Relating 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, Jared Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 650   Allison, Steve Relating 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, Cole Relating 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, Gene Relating 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, Ron Relating 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, Sam Relating 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, Vikki Relating 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 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: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 802   Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating 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, Terry Relating 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, Barbara Relating 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, Harold Relating 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 844   Patterson, Jared Relating to the definition of trafficking for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 858   Slaton, Bryan 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: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 869   Hefner, Cole 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: 03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 885   Meza, Terry Relating 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, Terry Relating 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, Joe Relating 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, Joe Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

HB 914   Hefner, Cole Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

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

HB 929   Dutton, Harold Relating 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, Harold Relating 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, Harold Relating 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, Erin Relating 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, Jared Relating 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, Shawn Relating 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, Matt Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1007   Turner, Chris Relating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities or residences providing services to individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1028   Rosenthal, Jon Relating 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, Shawn Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1065   Sherman, Carl Relating 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-Maria Relating 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, Jacey Relating 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, Armando Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1203   Ordaz, Claudia (F) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Removed from hearing 03/14/23 House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1220   Reynolds, Ron Relating 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, Jessica Relating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1253   Shaheen, Matt Relating 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, Charlie Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Bill History: 03-27-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1311   Dutton, Harold Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1316   Allison, Steve Relating 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, Cody Relating 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, Gene Relating 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, Jon Relating 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, Gene Relating 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, Charlie Relating 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, Shawn Relating 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, Joe Relating 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, Joe Relating 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, Joe Relating 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, Matt Relating 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 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1442   Johnson, Ann 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: 03-28-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1454   Anchia, Rafael Relating 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, Jose Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on 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, David Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain family violence assaults.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1600   Hefner, Cole Relating 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: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1601   Wu, Gene Relating 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: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 1611   Lozano, Jose Relating 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, Lina Relating 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, Richard Relating 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 Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.
Bill History: 03-29-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1736   Leach, Jeff Relating 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: 03-22-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1742   Leach, Jeff Relating 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: 03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 1760   Hefner, Cole Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1762   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1779   Hinojosa, Gina Relating 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, Brooks Relating 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: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1811   Hefner, Cole Relating 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 Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Bill History: 03-27-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 1833   Shaheen, Matt Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public power supply.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1880   Howard, Donna Relating 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, Tony Relating 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, Ryan Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1899   Meyer, Morgan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1910   Anchia, Rafael Relating to the prosecution of the offense of forgery.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1942   Leach, Jeff Relating to the regulation of sports wagering.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

HB 1975   Harless, Sam Relating 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: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2075   Goodwin, Vikki Relating 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, Vikki Relating 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 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: 03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2142   Guillen, Ryan Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

HB 2143   Meyer, Morgan Relating 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 Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2189   Johnson, Julie Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2212   Landgraf, Brooks Relating 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 Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accountancy.
Bill History: 03-29-23 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted Licensing and Administrative Procedu

HB 2275   Anchia, Rafael Relating 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, Rafael Relating 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, Rafael Relating 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, Rafael Relating 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, Rafael Relating 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, Rafael Relating 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, Rafael Relating 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 Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2306   Hefner, Cole Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of voyeurism.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2330   Goldman, Craig Relating 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, Ryan Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 2365   Geren, Charlie Relating 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 Relating to procuring a firearm for person prohibited to possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2487   Thompson, Ed Relating 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, Senfronia Relating 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-Maria Relating 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, David Relating 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, Yvonne Relating 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, Giovanni Relating 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, Lacey Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2653   Howard, Donna 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 2685   Harless, Sam Relating 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, Steve Relating 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, Donna Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2699   Guillen, Ryan 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: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Culture, Recreation, and Tourism

HB 2700   Guillen, Ryan Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2705   Hayes, Richard (F) Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2709   Slaton, Bryan Relating 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 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: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 2744   King, Tracy Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2833   Reynolds, Ron Relating 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, John Relating 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: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

HB 2897   Walle, Armando Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2915   Reynolds, Ron Relating 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, Ron Relating 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, Ron Relating 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, Briscoe Relating 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: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2962   Thimesch, Kronda (F) Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near a school or day-care center.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 2984   Herrero, Abel Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Corrections

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, 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: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3012   Lozano, Jose Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3025   Vasut, Cody Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, and interference with child custody.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3037   Landgraf, Brooks Relating 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, Ann Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3062   Johnson, Ann Relating 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 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: 03-30-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.012 House Culture, Recreation, and Touri

HB 3075   Kacal, Kyle Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility or detention facility.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

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, Joe Relating 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, Briscoe Relating to creating the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to 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: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

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, David Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting medical history to obtain unnecessary medical treatment for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3384   Cook, David Relating to the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3400   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.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3429   Bryant, John Relating 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, Ron Relating to creating the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a detained person.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3451   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: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3464   Kacal, Kyle Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with a correctional facility tablet device.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 3499   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.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3500   Guillen, Ryan 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: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3546   Allen, Alma Relating 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, Rafael Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3549   Anchia, Rafael Relating 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 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3554   Thierry, Shawn Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of trafficking of persons if committed at certain locations.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3605   Lozano, Jose Relating 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, David Relating 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, Ryan Relating 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 Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3667   Reynolds, Ron Relating 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, Craig Relating 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, Steve Relating 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 Ann Relating 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: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3918   Rosenthal, Jon Relating 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, John Relating 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, Lacey Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House International Relations/Economic Dev

HB 4014   Murr, Andrew Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4056   Murr, Andrew Relating 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, Trey Relating 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, Bryan Relating 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, Eddie Relating 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 Relating to the definition of a governmental record.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4364   Johnson, Ann Relating 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, Senfronia Relating 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, Bryan Relating 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 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: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 4596   Hinojosa, Gina Relating 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: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4598   Leach, Jeff Relating 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 Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 4639   Thimesch, Kronda (F) Relating to the carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4642   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the State's ability to combat lethal poisonings, creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 03-28-23 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4675   Slaton, Bryan Relating 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, Donna Relating 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) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of organized retail theft.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4817   Rosenthal, Jon Relating 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: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4865   Harris, Cody Relating to the taxation of cigars, tobacco products, and oral nicotine products.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

HB 4886   Herrero, Abel Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 4887   Hinojosa, Gina Relating 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, Cole Relating 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, Ryan Relating 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, John Relating 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, Steve Relating 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, Cecil Relating 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: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

HB 5229   Wilson, Terry Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Defense and Veterans' Affairs

HB 5251   Toth, Steve Relating 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, Steve Relating 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, Steve 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 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, Ryan Relating to the offense of terrorism.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 93   Raymond, Richard Proposing 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, Jeff Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

SB 12   Hughes, Bryan 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: 03-27-23 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate State Affairs

SB 13   Paxton, Angela Relating 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.
Bill History: 03-29-23 S Committee action pending Senate Education

SB 23   Huffman, Joan Relating 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: 03-27-23 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate State Affairs

SB 32   Zaffirini, Judith Relating 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, Nathan Relating 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, Nathan Relating 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, Jose Relating 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, Jose Relating 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 Relating to the prosecution and punishment for possession of child pornography.
Bill History: 03-28-23 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate Criminal Justice

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

SB 145   Gutierrez, Roland Relating 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, Cesar Relating 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, Cesar Relating 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, Borris Relating 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 Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

SB 205   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating 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, Sarah Relating 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, Sarah Relating 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, Sarah Relating 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 Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for theft of a catalytic converter.
Bill History: 03-30-23 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for

SB 228   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating 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, Chuy Relating to the offense of manslaughter.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 253   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating 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, Charles Relating 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, Joan Relating 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, Bob Relating 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, Sarah Relating 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 Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
Bill History: 03-28-23 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 395   Hall, Bob Relating 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, Sarah Relating 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, Angela Relating 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) Relating to the punishment for the offense of purchasing or selling human organs.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

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, Paul Relating 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, Paul Relating 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 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump.
Bill History: 03-29-23 H Received in the House

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

SB 520   West, Royce Relating 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, Royce Relating 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, Royce Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 571   West, Royce Relating 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 598   Birdwell, Brian Relating 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, Brian Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Committee action pending Senate Border Security

SB 603   Hughes, Bryan Relating 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, Joan Relating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Received in the House

SB 682   West, Royce Relating 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, Nathan Relating 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, Sarah Relating 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, Lois Relating 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, Drew Relating 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, Lois Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 732   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating 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, Joan Relating 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, Bob Relating 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 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 906   Johnson, Nathan Relating 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, Jose Relating 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, Roland Relating 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) 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: 03-28-23 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate Criminal Justice

SB 968   Zaffirini, Judith Relating 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, Royce Relating 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 997   West, Royce Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by first responders, coroners, medical examiners, and certain other employees for a purpose other than an official purpose.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1004   Huffman, Joan Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Received in the House

SB 1007   Flores, Pete Relating 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) Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1059   Hughes, Bryan Relating 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, Brian Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1169   Birdwell, Brian Relating 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, Carol Relating 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 Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1185   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating 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 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1257   Creighton, Brandon Relating to the unlawful disclosure of an autopsy image or other visual depiction.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

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: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1267   Parker, Tan (F) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1274   Gutierrez, Roland Relating 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 Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation.
Bill History: 03-29-23 H Received in the House

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 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: 03-29-23 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 1)

SB 1361   Huffman, Joan Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit videos using deep fake technology, creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1385   Miles, Borris Relating 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, Pete Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Committee action pending Senate Border Security

SB 1435   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating 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, Drew 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: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affair

SB 1494   Hall, Bob Relating 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, Charles Relating 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) Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders.
Bill History: 03-30-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.016 Senate Border Security

SB 1522   Blanco, Cesar Relating 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 Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses.
Bill History: 03-28-23 S Voted favorably from committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1551   West, Royce Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1562   Hancock, Kelly Relating to creating the criminal offense of child grooming.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1620   Kolkhorst, Lois Relating 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 Relating to the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1680   Menendez, Jose Relating 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, Jose Relating 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, Judith Relating 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: 03-23-23 S Committee action pending Senate Border Security

SB 1736   Gutierrez, Roland Relating 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, Roland Relating 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, Roland Relating 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, Roland Relating to gun safety.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1788   Flores, Pete Relating 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, Drew Relating 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, Drew Relating 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, Brian Relating 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 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: 03-23-23 S Committee action pending Senate Border Security

SB 1960   Perry, Charles 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: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1961   Perry, Charles Relating 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, Paul Relating 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: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1970   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: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2018   Flores, Pete Relating to the prohibitions on camping in a public place.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government

SB 2019   Paxton, Angela Relating 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, Angela Relating 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, John Relating 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, John Relating 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, Royce Relating 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, Royce Relating 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, Borris Relating 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, Carol Relating 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, Bob Relating 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, 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: 03-22-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2344   Huffman, Joan Relating 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, Drew Relating 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, Drew Relating 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, Roland Relating 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 Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Committee action pending Senate Border Security

SB 2473   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating 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

SJR 39   Kolkhorst, Lois Proposing 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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