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HB 68 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 193 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni
Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to juvenile court records of victims of sex trafficking. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 198 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 246 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 375 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 379 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to changing the eligibility for parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 462 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 465 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving one or more child victims. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 500 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 703 87-0 (2021) Author: 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. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 826 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 946 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 973 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1005 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1008 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1009 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to reporting the serious bodily injury of a child; providing a criminal penalty. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1091 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain crime victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1107 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to an affirmative defense to certain prohibited sexual conduct occurring as part of a dating relationship that began in primary or secondary school. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1139 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1140 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1419 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and to the duties of a justice of the peace or other investigator regarding unidentified bodies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1426 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the forensic medical examination of a victim of sexual assault who is a minor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1540 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1636 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1655 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1773 87-0 (2021) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1775 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1783 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. 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. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Received from the House
HB 1862 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2071 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al. Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2133 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in certain portions of the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2135 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for aggravated assault committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2174 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to restricting access to pornographic materials on certain websites and creating civil liability for certain actions that allow children to access pornographic materials. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2198 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the prosecution and punishment for certain offenses regarding the possession or promotion of lewd material depicting a child; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 2357 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an exception from required disclosure of information related to certain crime victims and the release to certain entities of autopsy reports of deceased persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2360 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2377 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2895 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2922 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain adolescents in danger. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3049 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3103 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to creating a database of individuals found by the Department of Family and Protective Services to have abused or neglected a child two or more times. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3110 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to possession or promotion of child sexual abuse material; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3111 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the criminal offense of online solicitation relating to a minor; creating a criminal offense; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3450 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3869 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to affirmative defenses to possession of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3875 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to a change in terminology involving certain conduct constituting the offense of compelling prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3943 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4014 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al. Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4416 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HJR 4 87-0 (2021) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 129 87-0 (2021) Author: 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. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 317 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 414 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 441 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 492 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 568 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: 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; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 834 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 899 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and regarding unidentified bodies. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 977 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 978 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1036 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1109 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1354 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1573 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1646 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 1718 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to provisions to enable the prevention and prosecution of trafficking of persons and certain sexual offenses committed against children and to the commission of civil racketeering related to the trafficking of persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1831 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for trafficking of persons, online solicitation of a minor, and prostitution and to the dissemination of certain information, including the required posting of certain signs, regarding human trafficking; increasing criminal penalties; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1832 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1848 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2059 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to required reporting by a peace officer and collection of data and information relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 23 87-1 (2021) Author: 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. Filed
HB 89 87-1 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 181 87-1 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
SB 9 87-1 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 70 87-1 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 38 87-2 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 119 87-2 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al. Relating to an educational program on sex trafficking awareness and prevention for certain public school students. Filed
SB 9 87-2 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence. House: Public Education
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 39 87-2 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 22 87-3 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 26 87-3 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
SB 28 87-3 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. Filed
HB 85 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Recommitted to committee
HB 111 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to public school policy and training for public school employees addressing the prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other maltreatment of certain children. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 232 86-0 (2019) Author: 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. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 261 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 324 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 442 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 934 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1029 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1073 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1113 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1223 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the creation and enforcement of a criminal offense relating to interference with child custody and to the prosecution of child custody offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1357 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1381 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury that is committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1498 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1664 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken Relating to the requirement of certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct to the State Board for Educator Certification. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars
HB 2034 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for the offense of invasive visual recording. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2047 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2079 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for certain expenses. House: Appropriations
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2343 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2739 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the reporting of private school educator misconduct. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2866 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3031 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina Relating to sex offender registration for certain offenses involving a child victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3105 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3135 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3154 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking and child pornography unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3177 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3375 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al. Relating to an annual medical examination for foster children. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3525 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the destruction of juvenile court records of victims of sex trafficking. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3526 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the duties of and training for certain officers and jailers regarding the child safety check alert list. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3587 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3588 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3800 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3926 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4038 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to an affirmative defense to certain prohibited sexual conduct occurring as part of a dating relationship that began in primary or secondary school. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 4189 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse and neglect. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 4200 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to an exception from required disclosure of information related to certain crime victims maintained by a county or district clerk. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4287 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4323 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain child victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4341 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 128 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the criminal offense of continuous trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 158 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 204 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 705 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 719 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 821 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to children's advocacy centers. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1175 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the abuse of a child, termination of the parent-child relationship, and possession of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1230 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of private school educator misconduct. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1476 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the requirement for certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct to the State Board for Educator Certification. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1699 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1729 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1730 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1803 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1920 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by peace officers and prosecutors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2271 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for certain expenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 29 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 49 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Public Education Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
HB 207 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 218 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to improper relationships between educators and students; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 333 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 387 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 525 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 848 85-0 (2017) Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1080 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1111 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the child safety zone applicable to registered sex offenders and to certain other persons who are released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1122 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John | et. al. Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1339 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1342 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to child sexual abuse prevention training for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1403 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1799 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1808 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 1810 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1869 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children. House: Public Education Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
HB 2190 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2243 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2244 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2266 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to requiring certain retailers to ensure that certain products sold or leased by the retailers contain a digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible; creating a criminal offense. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2283 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2289 85-0 (2017) Author: Rinaldi, Matt Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 2880 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal punishment for the threatened exhibition or use of a firearm in or on school property or on a school bus. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3019 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3192 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3301 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. 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. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3769 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3894 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James Relating to the prosecution of the offense of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3916 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the ineligibility of educators or certain other school personnel for benefits from certain public retirement systems because of a conviction for an offense the victim of which is a student. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3935 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4015 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 7 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 76 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 179 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 197 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 495 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 541 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 652 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 653 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees or annuitants convicted of certain felony offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 707 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 811 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to sex offender registration and a prohibition on certain registered sex offenders from being in a motor vehicle with a minor who is not a family member. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 966 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 998 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1250 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1322 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1369 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1436 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1464 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of obscene visual material depicting a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1569 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1631 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the child safety zone applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1721 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1800 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1890 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public school personnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligible for hire; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1891 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to a general employment review of persons who apply to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and certain independent contractors for employment involving direct contact with students or children; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2221 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to increasing the punishment for certain sexual offenses committed against a child with a disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 167 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas 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. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 182 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 10 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 71 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 207 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to creating the offense of voyeurism; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 266 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody; providing certain enhanced penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 320 84-0 (2015) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to the clarification of the offense of online sexual solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 404 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to prohibitions on certain employment and volunteer activity for certain sex offenders; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 418 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to child victims of trafficking who are placed in secure foster homes. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 475 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 768 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to the penalty for causing certain assaultive physical contact with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 815 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 851 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to children's advocacy centers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 853 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the confidentiality of information identifying children who are victims of certain offenses; creating an offense. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 861 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 888 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report or statement regarding a missing child; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1064 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from working or residing within or otherwise going in, on, or within a certain distance of premises where children commonly gather; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1102 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1123 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography; changing the eligibility for parole. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1142 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1217 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to certain reporting requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding child protection, including reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1286 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1767 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1793 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports of certain missing children and to the administration of missing or exploited children prevention grants. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1844 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1845 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for causing certain assaultive physical contact with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1872 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2053 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain children who may be subject to child abuse or neglect through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2054 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2291 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the payment of restitution to certain individuals depicted in child pornography and to increasing the punishment for certain individuals convicted of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2360 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain residential educational child-care facilities serving victims of human trafficking. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2589 84-0 (2015) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2677 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2970 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3751 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3797 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3841 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3977 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 60 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to video recordings made by children's advocacy centers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 113 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 144 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 171 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the addition of an offense for the continuous smuggling of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 344 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 390 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to docket preference for trials in which the alleged victim is younger than 14 years of age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 446 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 465 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 492 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 537 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for certain sexual offenses involving a child victim. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 614 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 701 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual performance by a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1010 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1058 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the reporting of criminal history record information of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1247 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1418 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1708 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 8 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 21 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 32 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the punishment for and certain other consequences of committing the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 60 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 188 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 220 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 330 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 431 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 601 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 747 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse or neglect. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 804 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to materials for school districts on human trafficking. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 820 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the possession or promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1010 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the penalty for causing certain assaultive physical contact with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1011 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the punishment for the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1177 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1205 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the offense of failure to report abuse or neglect of a child. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1206 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding certain children who are reported to be missing. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1234 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" Relating to the eligibility of an inmate convicted of reckless injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person for release to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1236 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for defendants charged with felony offenses committed against children or elderly or disabled individuals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1302 83-0 (2013) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain repeat sex offenders and to certain restrictions on employment for certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1323 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to investigations of and procedures for reports of child abuse and neglect. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1437 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1483 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the creation of the offense of commercial sexual exploitation of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1620 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1633 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to creating an advisory committee to study child abuse and neglect fatalities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1677 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John Relating to reports of missing children or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1748 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2396 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2495 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities. House: Human Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2539 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2596 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2979 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3197 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the prosecution of and conduct prohibited by the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3240 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Relating to the penalty for delivery of certain miscellaneous substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3322 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 3407 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3671 83-0 (2013) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to the right of certain young crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 12 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses. House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 189 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates convicted of injury to a child for release to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 384 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the offense of failure to report abuse or neglect of a child. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 532 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 727 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 742 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to reports of missing children, missing persons, or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 939 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse and neglect and to training regarding recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect at schools, institutions of higher education, and other entities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 946 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the right to terminate a lease and avoid liability by a victim of certain sexual offenses or stalking. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1190 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1316 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1470 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the statute of limitations on prosecution of the offenses of kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping of a minor. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1520 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1772 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 79 83-1 (2013) Author: White, James Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 7 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 36 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the punishment for and certain civil consequences of committing the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 224 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 227 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to exempting persons who are convicted of certain sexual offenses from registering as a sex offender in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 290 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 545 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students who engage in sexual contact with another student at least 13 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 764 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 867 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the eligibility of a person convicted of certain sex offenses for jury-recommended community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 940 82-0 (2011) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to certain educator misconduct; imposing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1059 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1065 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the murder of a child as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1075 82-0 (2011) Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing person with an intellectual disability. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1122 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy | et. al. Relating to the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1207 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1344 82-0 (2011) Author: Burkett, Cindy
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution for the offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1345 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the statute of limitations on prosecution of the offenses of kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1348 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to policies, procedures, and training to address bullying of public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1601 82-0 (2011) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1615 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the administering of medications to children in certain facilities; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1722 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to the failure to stop or report certain crimes committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1854 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1874 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to an improper relationship between certain educators and students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2219 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a prohibition placed on an open-enrollment charter school against the employment of a person determined under certain circumstances to have engaged in misconduct that presents a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a student or minor. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2343 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the creation of Asher's Law, the public health threat presented by youth suicide and to the prevention of associated discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2367 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study certain parental rights relating to possession of or access to the parent's child. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2573 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the protection of children from abuse or neglect; providing penalties. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 2662 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the criteria for determining whether a child is a missing child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2701 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties. House: Higher Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2711 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the sealing of the records of juveniles who are the victims of human trafficking and have been adjudicated to have engaged in certain delinquent conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3176 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Susan Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3177 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Susan Relating to venue for certain crimes against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably as amended
HB 3746 82-0 (2011) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 24 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 42 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to bullying through electronic means in public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 98 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 194 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 198 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to exempting persons who are convicted of certain sexual offenses from registering as a sex offender in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 218 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 242 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 245 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 263 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license of a physician placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or arrested for certain offenses. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 377 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the murder of a child as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 535 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the persons who may be prosecuted for improper relationship between educator and student. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 757 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to certain defenses to prosecution for the offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 968 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 993 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the removal of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1108 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1314 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the punishment for and certain civil consequences of committing the offense of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1414 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1634 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the sealing of the records of juveniles who are the victims of human trafficking and have been adjudicated to have engaged in certain delinquent conduct. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1843 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
HB 265 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 514 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to recovery of loss of consortium damages by a parent for injury to a child as a result of certain crimes against the child. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 549 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 718 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 936 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the prevention of harassment in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1041 81-0 (2009) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to school district policies addressing sexual abuse of children and establishment of a state strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1590 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1681 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2067 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2397 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Considered in Calendars
HB 2584 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to the right of certain child crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2831 81-0 (2009) Author: Pierson, Paula Relating to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 2846 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements made by a child abuse victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3246 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment in a civil suit for certain sexual assaults. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3316 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to venue for certain offenses committed at Texas Youth Commission facilities. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3318 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the punishment of certain parents for the murder of the parent's infant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3385 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the activation of the statewide alert system for abducted children. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3680 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to creating the offense of contributing to the delinquency of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3751 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the conditions of bond for a defendant charged with committing certain offenses against a child and to the denial of bail pending trial with respect to certain defendants who violate those conditions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4108 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family violence against a child. House: Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4136 81-0 (2009) Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to sealing court records containing medical information for children who are victims of certain offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 4310 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment for certain gang-related and other offenses and to the civil consequences of engaging in certain activities of a criminal street gang; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4691 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the protection and care of individuals requiring long term care services and supports. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 11 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and punishment for certain gang-related and other criminal offenses and to the consequences and costs of engaging in certain activities of a criminal street gang or certain other criminal activity; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 29 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to bullying through electronic means in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 285 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the punishment for violating certain orders requiring the removal of the alleged perpetrator from the home of an abused child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 551 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to civil liability for criminal street gang activity that violates a court-ordered injunction. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 595 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 709 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 710 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1380 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the right of certain child crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 1381 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the conditions of bond for a defendant charged with committing certain offenses against a child and to the denial of bail pending trial with respect to certain defendants who violate those conditions. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 1709 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain sexual offenses and to exempting certain persons from the duty to register as a sex offender in this state. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1930 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of a confidential identity for the plaintiff in a civil action involving sexual abuse of a minor. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1931 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for certain sexual assaults. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1949 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the provision of crime victims' compensation to juvenile offenders who are victims of criminally injurious conduct. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2359 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 8 80-0 (2007) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and supervision of certain sex offenders and to certain crimes involving sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 62 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the proximity of the residences of certain sex offenders or sexually violent predators to schools; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 63 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the proximity of a school bus stop to the residence of a sex offender. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported unfavorably
HB 192 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the punishment prescribed for certain attempts to commit an offense on school premises or on the premises of a school-sponsored activity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 202 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the punishment for and certain civil consequences of committing the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 204 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 205 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the punishment for certain sex offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 401 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of text messages and other electronic media to commit certain sexual offenses against minors or certain students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 420 80-0 (2007) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 436 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the creation of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 558 80-0 (2007) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 649 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the fraudulent use of a child's identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 833 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the prevention of harassment in public schools. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 946 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain conduct involving controlled substances that endangers or is otherwise committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 959 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1035 80-0 (2007) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements made by a victim of abuse who is a child or a disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1174 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing or working within or otherwise approaching certain premises where children commonly gather; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2000 80-0 (2007) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the punishment of certain repeat sex offenders for offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2719 80-0 (2007) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to a limitation on judge-ordered community supervision for a defendant convicted of first-degree felony injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2953 80-0 (2007) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalty for online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3288 80-0 (2007) Author: Otto, John Relating to reporting of and access to information about civil judgments arising out of certain conduct involving harm to a child. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 3309 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the ability of certain advocacy and support groups to provide services for children confined in Texas Youth Commission facilities. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3371 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the penalty for the offense of compelling prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3665 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to registration as a sex offender as a consequence of a conviction of and to the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against victims who are younger than 21 years of age. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
SB 68 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and supervision of certain sex offenders and to certain crimes involving sex offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 78 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 88 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the proximity of certain sex offenders' residences to premises where children commonly gather. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 94 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 97 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 120 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to the prevention of and education concerning the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 130 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to conduct that constitutes the offense of endangering a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 143 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 170 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to training requirements for certain youth programs. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 226 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to a computerized map system containing the locations of residences of registered sex offenders and premises where children commonly gather. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 606 80-0 (2007) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the disclosure of the name of a student or minor who is a victim of abuse or unlawful conduct by an educator. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 634 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 877 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to a limitation on judge-ordered community supervision for certain defendants convicted of first-degree felony injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 918 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the sexual exploitation of minors Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1284 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the penalty for the offense of compelling prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1579 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to registration as a sex offender as a consequence of a conviction of and to the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against victims who are younger than 21 years of age. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1826 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the detention pending trial of defendants charged with certain sexual offenses against children and to conditions of release on bail for those defendants who are not detained. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1903 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the punishment for certain offenses in regard to which the defendant is criminally responsible for the conduct of a person younger than 17 years of age. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 58 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to defendants charged with certain offenses against children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 79 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report regarding a missing child or missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 198 79-0 (2005) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 449 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students who engage in sexual contact with another student at least 13 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 546 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain medical examination requirements in connection with an allegation of sexual assault of a child. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 692 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the punishment for and certain civil consequences of committing the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 732 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 838 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 839 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the disposition of certain obscene material and child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 840 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used to facilitate or intended to be used to facilitate the commission of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1014 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse or neglect. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1275 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 1714 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the offense of murder of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1857 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to costs attendant to certain child sexual assault and related convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 2228 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the offense of online sexual solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2385 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of indecency with a child and sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3043 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the duration of sex offender registration requirements for certain youthful offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3458 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to a student victim of assault. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 258 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the disposition of certain obscene material and child pornography. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 279 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 893 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of indecency with a child and sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 908 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to certain medical examination requirements in connection with an allegation of sexual assault of a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 990 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation for certain persons who work at youth camps. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1019 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
HB 62 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the use of visual aids in the prosecution of certain offenses committed against or witnessed by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 63 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of, the punishment for, and venue in the prosecution of certain offenses involving the abduction of or interference with the custody of children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 66 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 235 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of obscene display or distribution and to certain consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 236 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the punishment for the offense of obscenity and to certain consequences related to convictions for certain sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 237 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al. Relating to evidence offered in the prosecution of the offense of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 263 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment and operation of children's advocacy centers. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 342 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the sale, distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, or receipt of cigarettes or tobacco products to or by a person under 21 years of age; providing a penalty. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 439 78-0 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to pay for expert witnesses in criminal cases based on child abuse or the death of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 477 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars
HB 532 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to creating the offense of improper sexual relations between employees of a public or private primary or secondary school and certain students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 852 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of harassment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 869 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of conduct that involves the trafficking of persons; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1043 78-0 (2003) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1101 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the punishment for the offense of kidnapping. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1102 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the punishment for the offense of stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1401 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the implementation of Amber Alert or another system for publicly disseminating emergency information about abducted children by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1608 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report regarding a missing child or missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1726 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to fund certain counseling for victims of crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1762 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving soliciting or enticing a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1870 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the rental or sale of adult video games; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named
HB 1907 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising out of sexual assault of a child. House: Civil Practices Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1908 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to reasonable efforts to return a child to the child's home in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2145 78-0 (2003) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the punishment of the offense of criminal nonsupport of a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2175 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the punishment of certain offenses involving prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2273 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to criminal solicitation of a minor using electronic means. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2278 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the applicability of the exception to prosecution for the offense of abandoning or endangering child. House: Economic Development
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3487 78-0 (2003) Author: Moreno, Joe Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 57 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for abducted children. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 97 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 143 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to report child abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 393 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 443 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 747 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 827 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 881 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the punishment of certain offenses involving prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 969 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the punishment for the offense of assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 1092 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to evidence offered in the prosecution of the offense of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1109 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to revocation of the certificate and termination of the employment of public school educators convicted of certain offenses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1115 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the prosecution of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 30 78-1 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 68 78-3 (2003) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 142 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the punishment for the offense of possessing or promoting child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 146 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants charged with or convicted of sexual offenses against children for release on community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 147 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the use of visual aids in the prosecution of certain offenses committed against or witnessed by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 156 77-0 (2001) Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed by a person using a child to facilitate the commission of the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 220 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the prosecution of, the punishment for, and venue in the prosecution of certain offenses involving the abduction of or interference with the custody of children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 222 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to certain rights in a criminal or juvenile justice proceeding afforded to a child victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 224 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 322 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to murder committed in certain places associated with a school or educational institution as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 360 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the abuse of a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 403 77-0 (2001) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to creating the offense of improper sexual relations between employees of a public or private primary or secondary school and certain students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 510 77-0 (2001) Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the forfeiture of property used in the commission of certain offenses involving children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 944 77-0 (2001) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful restraint. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1313 77-0 (2001) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful restraint. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2094 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense for advertising for the adoption of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2136 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to imposing costs on conviction to create a reward fund for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of certain dangerous criminals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3473 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report child abuse or neglect. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 53 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 104 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to requiring continuing education for teachers in the detection of child abuse and neglect. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 132 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 206 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the transfer of and funding for public school students who are the victims of certain criminal offenses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 814 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of juvenile sex offense victims; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 915 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the requirement that certain conduct under the Penal Code be reported as child abuse. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1227 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to reimburse a children's advocacy center for certain services provided to or on behalf of victims of child abuse. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1291 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the punishment of the offense of indecent exposure. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1295 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 228 76-0 (1999) Author: West, George Relating to an abused child's removal from and return to certain households; providing penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars
HB 270 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of failing to report certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 280 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the admissibility of testimony in civil and criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 286 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offenses of kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 293 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 299 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants charged with or convicted of sexual offenses against children for release on community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 353 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the confidentiality of information identifying children who are victims of certain offenses; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 371 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al. Relating to criminal history of school employees. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 375 76-0 (1999) Author: Williams, Thomas Relating to the uncorroborated testimony of victims of certain sexual offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 376 76-0 (1999) Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations for the presentation of certain felony indictments. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 417 76-0 (1999) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the venue for certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 462 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to reporting child abuse. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 463 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to civil and criminal liability for failure to report child abuse. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 464 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 521 76-0 (1999) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to joinder and severance in the prosecution of multiple offenses committed during the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 628 76-0 (1999) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of the offense of failing to stop or report the aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 656 76-0 (1999) Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the penalty for sale or delivery of a substance containing a volatile chemical to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 668 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to missing children, to the duty of law enforcement with respect to missing children, and to certain criminal offenses frequently committed against missing children. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 861 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the offense of coercing, soliciting, or inducing a child to participate in the activities of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 887 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the murder of a child under certain circumstances as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 1043 76-0 (1999) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harboring a runaway child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1118 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the creation of the offense of coercing, soliciting, or inducing a child to participate in the activities of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1203 76-0 (1999) Author: Williams, Thomas Relating to conduct constituting the offense of sexual performance by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1349 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a payment to a children's crisis intervention and assessment center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1428 76-0 (1999) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of unlawful restraint. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1529 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the liability of school districts for certain conduct of employees that come in contact with students. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 1763 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1972 76-0 (1999) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to creating the offense of improper sexual relations between employees of a public or private primary or secondary school and certain students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2046 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to certain education and training provided in the detection, investigation, and documentation of cases of child abuse and neglect and to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to pay the expenses of that education and training. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 2074 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the investigation of child abuse or neglect by law enforcement agencies. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2157 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2192 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the requirement that certain persons receive training in recognizing child abuse and neglect. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 2193 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of possessing or promoting child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2206 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al. Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and mandatory supervision for certain violent offenders. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2431 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to investigations of allegations concerning physical abuse of or sexual misconduct toward a student by a district employee. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3112 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3166 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a defendant convicted of soliciting a minor to commit certain offenses involving controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3251 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to improper sexual activity between certain law enforcement or correctional personnel and persons under custody; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3347 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the punishment for certain repeat sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3778 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to coordination by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 6 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed by a person using a child to facilitate the commission of the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 24 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 33 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving the sexual exploitation of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 80 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John Relating to the creation of the offense of failing to report certain offenses committed against children. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 226 76-0 (1999) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the transfer of and funding for public school students who are the victims of certain criminal offenses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 559 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 660 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and mandatory supervision for certain violent offenders. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 894 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to improper sexual activity between certain law enforcement or correctional personnel and persons under custody or supervision; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 924 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to liability for loss caused by the use of controlled substances. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1330 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to limiting the assignment of a student to a particular class under certain circumstances. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1579 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the offense of soliciting membership in a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1728 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation of the offense of coercing, soliciting, or inducing a child to participate in the activities of a criminal street gang. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1758 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect. Senate: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 57 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Sam Relating to the punishment of murder of a child or elderly individual as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 212 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the creation of the offense of taking or possessing certain photographs of nude children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Postponed in committee
HB 247 70-0 (1987) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to the offense of enticing a child and creation of the offense of concealing a child's location. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 455 70-0 (1987) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to defenses applicable to certain sex offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 466 70-0 (1987) Author: Givens, Ron Relating to the murder of a child or an elderly individual as capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 494 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 496 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the punishment for the offense of possession of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Pending in committee
HB 965 70-0 (1987) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the availability of deferred adjudication as a sentencing alternative to defendants charged with certain offenses against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 996 70-0 (1987) Author: Shelley, Dan Relating to search warrants in cases involving certain offenses against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 997 70-0 (1987) Author: Shelley, Dan Relating to the offense of promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1048 70-0 (1987) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the offense of capital murder of a child younger than five years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1520 70-0 (1987) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to revision of the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including definitions applicable to those provisions, and the elements of and penalties for certain offenses involving obscenity, material harmful to minors, and sexual performance and promotion by a minor; creating a new offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1742 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the investigation of anonymous reports of child abuse. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2416 70-0 (1987) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to absence from school because of physical or sexual abuse or the threat of physical or sexual abuse. House: Public Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2575 70-0 (1987) Author: Warner, Larry
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to an affirmative defense to the offense of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2576 70-0 (1987) Author: Warner, Larry
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the offense of sexual assault involving sexual contact with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 6 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 313 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the offense of providing a tobacco product to a person under the age of 18 years: providing a penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 628 70-0 (1987) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the availability of jury-recommended probation for certain persons convicted of the offense of delivery of a controlled substance to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
SB 629 70-0 (1987) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the availability of probation, parole, and mandatory supervision for persons convicted of the offense of delivery of a controlled substance to a minor. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 836 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to search warrants in cases involving certain offenses against a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 838 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the offense of promotion of child pornography. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1019 70-0 (1987) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the offenses of interference with child custody and enticing a child. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 1295 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the admissibility of evidence of the hearsay statements of child abuse victims. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Special Subcommittee
HB 79 70-2 (1987) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to frivolous lawsuits brought against a person who has reported child abuse or participated in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report of child abuse. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 106 70-2 (1987) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 140 70-2 (1987) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the videotaped testimony of a child who is an alleged victim of an offense involving sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 35 70-2 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 54 70-2 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to the statement or testimony of a child in certain civil and criminal proceedings who is the victim of alleged sexual or other abuse or offenses and to special procedures for the taking of such statements or testimony; amending Article 38.071, Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended, and amending Section 11.21, Family Code, as amended. Senate: Criminal Justice Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 66 70-2 (1987) Author: Parmer, Hugh
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the testimony of a child who is an alleged victim of certain criminal offenses and to testing for acquired immune deficiency syndrome to protect child victims and health care personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
HB 5 69-0 (1985) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the offense of providing a tobacco product to a person under the age of 21 years. House: Public Health Coauthor authorized
HB 80 69-0 (1985) Author: Hury, James Relating to consent as a defense to assaultive conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 169 69-0 (1985) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of injury to a child or an elderly individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 229 69-0 (1985) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense. House: Judiciary Coauthor authorized
HB 280 69-0 (1985) Author: Danburg, Debra
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to application of offenses involving sexual contact to conduct between spouses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 395 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to creation of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child and the admissibility of testimony of certain persons in the prosecution of the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 451 69-0 (1985) Author: McKenna, Jan Relating to revision of the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including the elements of and penalties for offenses involving obscenity, material harmful to minors, and sexual performance by a minor; providing for injunctions and other procedural matters related to those offenses; and creating an offense for certain sexual conduct involving animals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 468 69-0 (1985) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to revision of the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including the definitions applicable to those provisions, and the elements of and penalties for certain offenses involving obscenity, material harmful to minors, and sexual performance by a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 533 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan Relating to venue in the criminal prosecution of an offense committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 534 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving indecency with or injury to a child committed by a person having supervision, care, custody, or control of the child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 571 69-0 (1985) Author: Hill, Anita
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of an offense involving a sexual performance by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HB 579 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to admitting hearsay statements of certain children into evidence in certain criminal court proceeding and certain juvenile court hearings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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HB 585 69-0 (1985) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for an offense involving incest or sexual assault committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 626 69-0 (1985) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to offenses involving sexual conduct or sexual performance by a child, revising the definitions and elements of certain offenses, and creating an offense for the possession of certain material that depicts a child engaged in sexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 627 69-0 (1985) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to the creation of offenses for abandoning or endangering a child and to the admissibility of certain persons in the prosecution of those offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 723 69-0 (1985) Author: Adkisson, Tommy Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse. House: Judiciary Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 945 69-0 (1985) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the offense of selling or delivering to a minor a substance containing a volatile chemical. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1022 69-0 (1985) Author: Willy, John Relating to capital murder when the murder of a child is involved. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1149 69-0 (1985) Author: Blanton, Bill
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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HB 1197 69-0 (1985) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1245 69-0 (1985) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to capital murder when the murder of a young child is involved. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1378 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the imposition of certain conditions of bail, probation, mandatory supervision, and parole for defendants charged with or convicted of certain offenses with children as victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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HB 1547 69-0 (1985) Author: Smith, Richard Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1710 69-0 (1985) Author: Johnson, Sam Relating to the capital punishment for murder of a child or an elderly person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1772 69-0 (1985) Author: Whaley, Foster Relating to alternative sentencing for certain defendants charged with sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1937 69-0 (1985) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of an offense involving indecency with a child, sexual assault of a child, or aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Postponed in subcommittee
HB 2100 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to eliminating the availability of deferred adjudication, community-service probation, and expunction of the criminal record for certain offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2156 69-0 (1985) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to the creation of criminal offenses relating to the photographing of a nude child, use a nude child in graphic material or a performance, or possessing or viewing graphic material or a performance involving a nude child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 2263 69-0 (1985) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the activities of private investigators and the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders and to the creation of the offense of agreeing to abduct a child from custody. House: Law Enforcement 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 26 69-0 (1985) Author: Watson, Ed Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow parents to collect exemplary damages for a child who was the victim of a homicide through a wilful act, an omission, or gross neglect. House: Criminal Jurisprudence 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 52 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the offense of providing a tobacco product to a person under the age of 21 years. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 99 69-0 (1985) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the definition of capital murder to include the murder of certain children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 151 69-0 (1985) Author: Montford, John Relating to the creation of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child and the admissibility of testimony of certain persons in the prosecution of the offense. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 175 69-0 (1985) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to the creation of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child and the admissibility of testimony of certain persons in the prosecution of the offense; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 193 69-0 (1985) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to capital murder when the murder of a child is involved. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 320 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of delivering an abusable glue or aerosol paint to a person who is younger than 17 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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SB 415 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the offense of selling or delivering a substance containing a volatile chemical to a person younger than 17 years of age and to an affirmative defense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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SB 453 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to admitting hearsay statements of certain children into evidence in certain criminal court proceedings and certain juvenile court hearings. Senate: Criminal Justice Reported favorably with substitute
SB 744 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the definition of certain glues and paints and to defenses against prosecution for displaying or delivering abusable glue or aerosol paint to persons younger than 17. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 756 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving indecency with or injury to a child committed by a person having supervision, care, custody, or control of the child. Senate: Criminal Justice Postponed in committee
SB 757 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the imposition of certain conditions of bail, probation, mandatory supervision, and parole for defendants charged with or convicted of certain offenses with children as victims. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 758 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to venue in the criminal prosecution of an offense committed against a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Postponed in committee
SB 987 69-0 (1985) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the capital punishment for murder of a child or an elderly person. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to subcommittee
SB 1106 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charge with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact. Senate: Criminal Justice Postponed in committee
SB 1206 69-0 (1985) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the activities of private investigators and the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 28 68-0 (1983) Author: Green, Gene Relating to emergency child custody procedures involving a child who is the victim of sexual abuse. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 70 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the classification of the murder of a child in the course of committing aggravated sexual abuse as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 127 68-0 (1983) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to the offense of displaying material harmful to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 232 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle Creating an offense for the possession of material depicting sexual conduct by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 233 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the definition of sexual conduct for purposes of offenses involving sexual performance by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 235 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the definition of sado-masochistic abuse for an offense involving sexual performance of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 283 68-0 (1983) Author: Luna III, Albert
Sponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the possession and delivery of certain volatile chemicals. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 339 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Lanny Relating to the punishment for offenses involving sexual performance by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 604 68-0 (1983) Author: Toomey, Mike Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child or on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice if the victim of the sexual offense is a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 653 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for certain offenses involving sexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 805 68-0 (1983) Author: Blanton, Bill
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the offense of delivery of a controlled substance or marihuana to minors or primary or secondary school students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 964 68-0 (1983) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to civil and criminal procedures involving children who are victims of sexual abuse or other offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1014 68-0 (1983) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of injury to a child or an elderly individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1197 68-0 (1983) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the offer for sale, delivery, or display of certain glues or aerosol paints; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1452 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to revision of the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including the elements of and penalties for offenses involving obscenity, material harmful to minors, and sexual performance by a minor; providing for injunctions and other procedural matters related to those offenses; and creating an offense for certain sexual conduct involving animals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1705 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Lanny Relating to establishment of special procedures for receiving the testimony or a statement of a child in certain civil or criminal proceedings involving alleged sexual or other abuse or involving an alleged offense against the child, and to certain proceedures involving children who are the victims of alleged sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1730 68-0 (1983) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to revision of the criminal laws relating to the offenses of rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child, sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse of a child; redefining those offenses as assaultive offenses; and revising the elements of and penalties for those offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2008 68-0 (1983) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to revision of the criminal laws relating to the offenses of rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child, sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse of a child; redefining those offenses as assaultive offenses and revising the elements of, penalties for, and period of limitation applicable to those offenses; revising the elements of the offense of capital murder to include murder committed in the course of committing aggravated sexual assault; and revising certain terms in the assault and aggravated assault provisions relating to the gender of the actor or victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 19 68-0 (1983) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to capital murder when the murder of a child is involved. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 343 68-0 (1983) Author: McFarland, Bob
Sponsor: English, Roy
Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for certain offenses involving sexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 836 68-0 (1983) Author: Parmer, Hugh
Sponsor: Hall, Lanny
Relating to the testimony or statement in certain civil and criminal proceedings of a child who is a victim of alleged sexual or other abuse or offense, to special procedures for the taking of such testimony or statement, to taking into possession, without a court order, children who are believed to be victims of child abuse, and to the appointment of attorneys ad litem. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 966 68-0 (1983) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to revision of the criminal laws relating to the offenses of rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child, sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse of a child; redefining those offenses as assaultive offenses; and revising the elements of and penalties for those offenses. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 1065 68-0 (1983) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to revision of the criminal laws relating to the offenses of rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child, sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse of a child; redefining those offenses as assaultive offenses; and revising the elements of and penalties for those offenses. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 1179 68-0 (1983) Author: Parmer, Hugh Relating to revision of the obscenity provisions of the Penal Code, including the elements of and penalties for offenses involving obscenity, material harmful to minors, and sexual performance by a minor; providing for injunctions and other procedural matters related to those offenses; and creating an offense for certain sexual conduct involving animals. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized
HB 20 67-0 (1981) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to the display or distribution of obscene graphic materials in any business establishment frequented by minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 21 67-0 (1981) Author: Wright, Brad
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to engaging in organized criminal activity concerning obscenity that includes sexual conduct by a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 23 67-0 (1981) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to the offense of disseminating harmful material to minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 38 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the offense of disseminating harmful material to minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 40 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to prohibiting the display of material harmful to minors in places frequented by minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 42 67-0 (1981) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the penalty for the sale or purchase of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 153 67-0 (1981) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the definition of material harmful to minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 283 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to sexual offense arrest and final conviction investigations of persons employed to work with children. House: Security & Sanctions Referred to Committee on Security and Sanctions
HB 287 67-0 (1981) Author: McLeod, E. Douglas Relating to the investigation of child abuse reports. House: Judiciary Coauthor authorized
HB 288 67-0 (1981) Author: McLeod, E. Douglas Relating to the notification by an employee of the Texas Department of Human Resources to a local law enforcement officer of reports of child abuse involving sexual abuse. House: Judiciary Coauthor authorized
HB 341 67-0 (1981) Author: Messer, Bill Relating to the protection of certain child witnesses in prosecutions for certain sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 364 67-0 (1981) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the offenses of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual abuse and the definition of deviate sexual intercourse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 366 67-0 (1981) Author: Semos, Chris V. Relating to the penalties for certain offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 369 67-0 (1981) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to local regulation of the promotion, advertisement, sale, display, and distribution of harmful material to minors. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 476 67-0 (1981) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to the offenses of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 729 67-0 (1981) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to delivery of a controlled substance to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 1086 67-0 (1981) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the classification of the murder of a child as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Message from the Governor
HB 1244 67-0 (1981) Author: Cockerham, Jerry Relating to the offense of interference with child custody. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1246 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and to civil and criminal procedures in those cases. House: Judiciary Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1486 67-0 (1981) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to enhanced penalties for offenses against children and the elderly. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 1609 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the seizure and destruction of obscene materials. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1610 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to punishment for repeat offenders of sexual crimes involving children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1611 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to a treatment program for sexually abused children. House: Human Services Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1923 67-0 (1981) Author: Wilson, Ron Making the murder of a minor a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 2008 67-0 (1981) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the possession and delivery of volatile chemicals. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HCR 82 67-0 (1981) Author: Cofer, Lanell
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Offering support of this state to the city of Atlanta, Georgia in the investigations of the unexplained disappearances and murders of the children of that city. Senate: State Affairs Signed by the Governor
SB 129 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to local regulation of the promotion, advertisement, sale, display, and distribution of harmful material to minors; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 397 67-0 (1981) Author: Meier, Bill Relating to delivery of a controlled substance to a minor; providing penalities. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 505 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to enhanced penalties for offenses against children and the elderly. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 578 67-0 (1981) Author: Meier, Bill Amending Section 71.02(a), Penal Code, relating to engaging in organized criminal activity so as to extend its coverage to unlawful wholesale promotion, promotion, or possession of any obscene material or obscene device, and to any unlawful employment, authorization, or inducing of a child to engage in a sexual performance, or any unlawful producing, directing, or promoting a performance or obscene performance that includes sexual conduct by a child. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 580 67-0 (1981) Author: Meier, Bill Amending Section 43.22, Penal Code, relating to obscene display or distribution, by adding a new subsection extending the section's coverage to knowing or intentional display in any business establishment frequented by minors of motion pictures, photographs, or publications that are harmful to minors, and classifying any offense under this Section as a Class "A" misdemeanor. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 581 67-0 (1981) Author: Meier, Bill Relating to the offense of disseminating harmful material to minors. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 780 67-0 (1981) Author: Vale, Bob
Sponsor: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to establishing a criminal offense for the sale, transfer, or display of certain glues or aerosol paints to certain minors; and providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 168 66-0 (1979) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the penalty for the offense of injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 903 66-0 (1979) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to offenses involving rape, sexual abuse, or assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1033 66-0 (1979) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to punishment for violent crimes committed against women, children, and elderly persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1375 66-0 (1979) Author: Agnich, Fred
Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to establishing a criminal offense of harboring a runaway child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 1559 66-0 (1979) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to the offense of interference with child custody. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1618 66-0 (1979) Author: Lauhoff, Herman E. Relating to the penalty for sale of tobacco to a minor. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1743 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the offense of disseminating harmful material to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1744 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Prohibiting the display of material harmful to minors in places frequented by minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1750 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to search warrants for juveniles under certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1751 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the seizure and destruction of obscene materials. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1752 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the offense of harboring or concealing a runaway child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1753 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the punishment for repeat offenders of sexual crimes involving children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1755 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the penalty for the offense of the sale or purchase of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1756 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to a treatment program for sexually abused children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1758 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the investigation of child abuse reports. House: Judicial Affairs Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1759 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to notification by an employee of the Texas Department of Human Resources to a local law enforcement officer of reports of child abuse involving sexual abuse; providing a penalty. House: Judicial Affairs Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1761 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the taking possession of a child for the child's protection. House: Judicial Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 1763 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to establishment of a program to educate the public on the sexual abuse on children. House: Human Services Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1770 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the establishment of a training course in the problems of juvenile sexual abuse for certain peace officers and prosecuting attorneys in certain cities. House: Higher Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1771 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to a training course for school counselors on sexual abuse of children. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 1827 66-0 (1979) Author: Gibson, Jay Relating to the offense of injury to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1997 66-0 (1979) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to capital murder when the murder of a child is involved. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2193 66-0 (1979) Author: Wilson, Ron Making the murder of a minor a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 99 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Requesting local communities to evaluate written policies of agencies that handle sexual abuse. House: Health Services Referred to Committee on Health Services
HCR 100 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Requesting Institute of Contemporary Corrections and the Behavioral Science to conduct study of child sexual abuse. House: Higher Education
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HCR 101 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Requesting the Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University to study methods for reporting child abuse, juvenile offenses, and runaways. House: Higher Education
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HCR 103 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the Department of Human Resources to evaluate its sevices for sexually abused children. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 106 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the Department of Public Safety to compile and report data pertaining to sex crimes against children. House: Security & Sanctions
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 107 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University to conduct a study of current court procedures in juvenile sexual abuse cases. House: Rules
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SB 71 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the punishment for violent crimes committed against children and elderly persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 394 66-0 (1979) Author: Jones, Gene
Sponsor: Waters, Ron
Relating to the definition of criminal injury to a child and the resulting penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 500 66-0 (1979) Author: Jones, Gene
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to offenses involving rape, sexual abuse, or assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 607 66-0 (1979) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to establishing a criminal offense for the sale, transfer, or display of certain glues or aerosol paints to certain minors; and providing a penalty. House: Health Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Health Services
SB 886 66-0 (1979) Author: Andujar, Betty
Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the offense of interference with child custody. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 564 65-0 (1977) Author: Allred, Dave Relating to the sale and purchase of a child. House: Health & Welfare Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 859 65-0 (1977) Author: Maloney, Robert Relating to increasing the penalty for enticing a child out of the county of his parent's residence and prohibiting solicitation of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1089 65-0 (1977) Author: Rudd, Jim
Sponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to the offense of injury to a child and providing penalties therefor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 1268 65-0 (1977) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1269 65-0 (1977) Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Sponsor: Jones, Gene
Relating to selling, commercially, distributing, commercially exhibiting, or possessing for sale, commercial distribution or commercial exhibition certain obscene material. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 247 65-0 (1977) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the punishment for violent crimes committed against women, children, and elderly persons; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 311 65-0 (1977) Author: Braecklein, Bill
Sponsor: Maloney, Robert
Defining the offense of solicitation of a child; providing a penalty; increasing the penalty if child is taken out of the county of residence of the parent, guardian, or person standing in the stead of the parent or guardian. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 813 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to minors; providing a penalty; providing a saving clause. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 36 64-0 (1975) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to the offense of injury to a child; creating penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 597 64-0 (1975) Author: Semos, Chris V. Relating to the offense of failing to report child abuse or neglect. House: Judiciary Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 938 62-0 (1971) Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al. Relating to the seizure of obscene materials; providing penalties.
HB 1137 62-0 (1971) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to prohibiting the exhibition of certain harmful materials to minors and the admittance of minors to motion picture theatres where harmful materials are shown.
HB 1255 62-0 (1971) Author: Nabers, Lynn Relating to a civil action for damage against persons who expose minors to obscene or harmful materials.
HB 1275 62-0 (1971) Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to increasing the penalties for certain crimes involving distribution of drugs to a minor or the use of a minor by a person distributing certain drugs.
SB 307 62-0 (1971) Author: Hall, Ralph
Sponsor: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the seizure of obscene materials and injunctive and other judicial proceedings concerning obscene materials and materials harmful to minors.
SB 445 62-0 (1971) Author: Wilson, Charles Relating to intentional infliction of injury on a child 14 years of age or younger; providing penalties.
SB 37 62-4 (1972)
HB 14 61-0 (1969) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to making it unlawful to knowingly transfer a tobacco product to certain minors and to maintain certain unsupervised vending devices; providing for enforcement.
HB 59 61-0 (1969) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to the exposure of harmful materials to minors under 18 years of age; providing for penalties.
HB 450 61-0 (1969) Author: Angly, Jr., Maurice | et. al. Relating to exhibiting obscene motion pictures to minors and contributing to the delinquency of children.
HB 1183 61-0 (1969) Author: Cole, James D. | et. al. Relating to the sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors; prescribing penalties.
SB 27 61-0 (1969) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" Relating to amending, revising, and repealing parts of the Texas Liquor Control Act, to improve its administration and enforcement.
SB 248 61-0 (1969) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to making it unlawful for any person 21 years of age and over to sell, furnish, barter, trade, administer, or give, or to offer to furnish, sell, barter, trade, administer, or give to any person under 21 years of age any narcotic drug, as defined; providing a penalty.
SB 660 61-0 (1969) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to adding houses, buildings, theaters and other structures in which obscene motion pictures are shown to persons under 21 years of age to the definition of a disorderly house, providing that certain provisions shall not be applicable to a moving picture machine operator or assistant operator under certain prescribed circumstances.
SB 661 61-0 (1969) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to the sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors.
HB 1028 58-0 (1963) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to providing that no motion picture theater shall knowingly allow minors to view "adult only" films; providing a penalty for violation of this Act.
HB 645 56-0 (1959) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code by making specific provisions relating to a child or children under nineteen (19) years of age, and providing that rendering aid or encouragement to such child or children in the acquisition or use of intoxicating liquor or narcotics in instances other than upon orders of physicians or upon the direction of a parent or person standing in lieu thereof shall constitute an offense of encouraging or contributing to child delinquency under the Act, and for punishment as provided therein.
HB 646 56-0 (1959) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" | et. al. Relating to amending the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act relative to certain offenses committed by persons other than adults and involving persons under nineteen (19) years of age; providing penalties.
SB 244 56-0 (1959) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act relative to certain offenses committed by persons other than adults, and involving persons under nineteen (19) years of age; providing penalties for said offenses.
SB 245 56-0 (1959) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to defining the offense of encouraging or contributing to child delinquency and prescribing the punishment therefor.
HB 31 55-0 (1957) Author: Welch, Jack | et. al. Relating to amending the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act, providing penalties for certain offenses involving persons under nineteen (19) years of age.
HB 613 55-0 (1957) Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide the death penalty for anyone assaulting with the intent to rape a female seven years of age or under; providing that anyone who kidnaps any person seven years of age or under for the purpose or with the intent of committing any sexual offense or bodily harm shall be subject upon conviction therefore to death penalty.
HB 725 55-0 (1957) Author: Tunnell, Byron M. | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the showing or producing in the presence or hearing of any child or children in attendance upon any public free school, or while under the supervision of public free school authority, or certain visual, audio, or audio-visual productions which have not been approved for such purpose; providing a penalty.
HB 848 54-0 (1955) Author: Cobb, Carroll Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide the death penalty for anyone assaulting with the intent to rape a female seven (7) years of age or under and amending Statues so as to provide that anyone who kidnaps any person seven (7) years of age or under for the purpose or with the intent of committing any sexual offense or bodily harm shall be subject upon conviction therefore to death penalty.
SB 110 54-0 (1955) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending certain Acts so as to fix the penalty for molesting of minors at confinement in the county jail for a term not to exceed two (2) years, or by confinement in the penitentiary for any term not to exceed ten (10) years.
SB 112 54-0 (1955) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending certain Acts so as to fix the punishment for conviction of the offense for handling or fondling minors at confinement in the county jail for not less than thirty (30) days or more than two (2) years, or by confinement in the penitentiary for any term of years not to exceed twenty-five (25) years.
SB 82 53-0 (1953) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful to sell, give or barter or cause to be sold, given or bartered to any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years or to sell to another for delivery to such minor any narcotic drug; prescribing the penalty for conviction for violation of this act.
HB 720 52-0 (1951) Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful to sell, give or barter or cause to be sold, given or bartered to any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years or to sell to another for delivery to such minor any narcotic drug as defined in the Penal Code of the State of Texas, except as otherwise authorized in same code; prescribing the penalty for conviction for violation of this act.
HB 777 52-0 (1951) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending certain Acts so as to fix the penalty for conviction of the offense of molestation of minors at confinement in the penitentiary for any term not to exceed fifteen (15) years.
HB 778 52-0 (1951) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending certain Acts so as to fix the penalty for conviction of the offense of molestation of minors at confinement in the penitentiary for any term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years.
HB 54 51-1 (1950) Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any person to "entice, allure, persuade or invite" any child under 14 years of age to enter any vehicle, room, house, office or other place for the purpose of proposing to such child the performance of an act of sexual intercourse or an act which constitutes the offence of sodomy or for the purpose of proposing the fondling or feeling of the sexual or genital parts of such child or the breasts of such child, if the child be a female, or for the purpose of committing an aggravated assault on such child, or for the purpose of proposing that such child feel or fondle the sexual or genital parts of such person; fixing a penalty; providing for severance of any part of this Act which may be held invalid.
HB 55 51-1 (1950) Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any person to expose his or her private parts or genital organs to a male or female under the age of sixteen (16) years; fixing a penalty; repealling all conflicting laws; providing for the severance of any portion of this Act which is held invalid.
HB 56 51-1 (1950) Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, defining what shall constitute disturbing the peace; fixing a penalty; providing for severance of any part of this Act held invalid.
HB 60 51-1 (1950) Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any person to place or attempt to place his or her hands upon the sexual parts or otherwise fondle the sexual parts of a male or female under the age of fourteen (14) years, or to place or attempt to place his or her hands upon or otherwise fondle the breast of a female under the age of fourteen (14) years; fixing a penalty; providing for severance of any invalid portion of this Act.
SB 14 51-1 (1950) Author: Cousins, Jr., Wilfred Roy | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any adult male or female to place or attempt to place his or her hands upon the sexual parts, or otherwise fondle the sexual parts of a male or female under the age of fourteen years, or to place or attempt to place his or her hands upon or otherwise fondle the breast of a female under the age of fourteen years; fixing a penalty; providing for a severance of any invalid portion of this Act.
SB 15 51-1 (1950) Author: Cousins, Jr., Wilfred Roy | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any person, with lascivious intent, to entice, allure, persuade, invite, or attempt to allure, persuade, entice or invite any child under the age of fourteen years to enter any vehicle, room, house, office or other place for the purpose of proposing to such child the performance of an act of sexual intercourse or an act which constitutes the offense of sodomy or for the purpose of proposing the fondling or feeling of the sexual or genital parts of such child or the breast of such child, of the child be a female, or for the purpose of committing an aggravated assault on such child, or for the purpose of proposing that such child feel or fondle the sexual or genital parts of such person; fixing a penalty; providing for severance of any part of this Act which may be held invalid.
SB 17 51-1 (1950) Author: Cousins, Jr., Wilfred Roy Relating to making it unlawful for any person to expose his or her private parts or genital organs to a male or female under the age of fourteen years; fixing a penalty; providing for severance of any portion of this Act which is held invalid.
HB 256 49-0 (1945) Author: Stubbs, John Peter | et. al. Relating to granting authority and directing the superintendents of the various eleemosynary institutions where teachers are employed to use the full amount of the four dollars ($4.00) supplement to the per capita apportionment in 1944 from the Available School Fund of the state to supplement salaries of said teachers for the remaining months of the school year 1944-45 in these institutions, subject to the approval of the State Board of Control; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
HB 363 49-0 (1945) Author: Celaya, Augustine Relating to amending certain Statutes by defining the offense of contributing to the delinquency of a child under the age of seventeen (17) years, or contributing to the delinquency, dependency, or neglect of a Neglected Child or an Habitual Drunkard or a Narcotic Addict, defining the term "Delinquency", and providing a penalty.
HB 23 48-0 (1943) Author: Carrington, Joe C. Relating to providing that any person who shall willfully and lewdly assault or commit any lewd or lascivious act upon the body, or any member of the body, of any minor by the use of the hand, or otherwise, or who shall voluntarily permit the use of his own privates in a lewd or lascivious manner by any minor shall be guilty of a felony; and prescribing the punishment therefor by confinement in the penitentiary not less than two years nor more than fifteen years.
SB 35 41-0 (1929) Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto Relating to making it a penal offense for any person to cause, encourage or contribute to the delinquency of any minor under the age of seventeen years.
SB 87 41-0 (1929) Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto | et. al. Relating to amending the law relating to kidnapping.
SB 230 37-0 (1921) Author: Hertzberg, Harry Relating to punishment for kidnapping and providing where minors under 17 years of age are kidnapped the punishment be made a capital felony.
SB 63 35-4 (1918) Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers Relating to making it a penal offense for any person to cause, encourage or contribute to the delinquency of any minor under the age of 17 years.
HB 50 34-0 (1915) Author: Nichols, Joseph Francis Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to the selling of tobacco to minors.
HB 765 33-0 (1913) Author: King, Washington W. "Cap" Relating to prohibiting the sale, or exchange, to children or minors, of any beverage syrup, mixture, or compound containing caffeine, fixing a penalty.
SB 426 33-0 (1913) Author: Collins, Vinson Allen "Yank" Relating to prohibiting the sale, or exchange, to minors of any beverage syrup, mixture, or compound in the preparation of which caffeine or extracts containing caffeine have been used, fixing a penalty.
SB 479 33-0 (1913) Author: McGregor, Temple Harris Relating to prohibiting any male person over the age of twenty-one years, having carnal intercourse with any female under the age of twenty-one years and who is, at the time, in his employ, and providing penalties.
HB 66 33-1 (1913) Author: Morris, Leopold Relating to prohibit the selling and dispensing to minors of any beverage syrup, mixture or compound in the preparation of which caffeine or extracts containing caffeine have been used; fixing a penalty therefor.
SB 76 26-0 (1899) Relating to preventing the sale of cigarettes and tobacco to persons under the age of sixteen years, and to prescribe a penalty for violating the same.
HB 356 23-0 (1893) Relating to preventing and punishing persons enticing or decoying minors away from the custody of their parents or guardians, and to give certain benevolent institutions and orphans homes the rights of guardians over minors surrendered to such institutions and homes for support and education.


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