Bill > HB789

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code by modifying the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. Under the revised law, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence is a felony of the third degree, except that it is a felony of the second degree if the evidence is a human corpse, or a Class A misdemeanor if the evidence could only be used for an investigation or proceeding related to a misdemeanor offense. The bill also provides a defense to prosecution if the evidence was visual material prohibited under the law and was destroyed as required. The changes in the law apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2021.

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