Bill > HB946

This bill amends the Local Government Code to give counties the authority to restrict registered sex offenders from going within a specified distance of "child safety zones" in the unincorporated areas of the county. It defines a "child safety zone" as premises where children commonly gather, such as schools, daycares, and playgrounds. The bill allows counties to establish distance requirements of up to 1,000 feet and provides exemptions for registered sex offenders who established residency near a child safety zone before the order was adopted.