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TX HB1409
TX HB1409Relating to the authority of certain counties to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in certain portions of the unincorporated area of the county; creating a criminal offense.
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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
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; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain counties with a population of 300,000 or less to restrict registered sex offenders from going within 1,000 feet of "child safety zones" such as schools, daycares, and playgrounds located in unincorporated areas of the county. The bill creates a criminal offense for violating such an order, but provides an affirmative defense for legitimate purposes like transportation or work-related activities. The bill also exempts registered sex offenders who established residency near a child safety zone before the order was adopted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
DeWayne Burns (R)*,
Ryan Guillen (R)*,
Cody Harris (R)*,
Angelia Orr (R)*,
Shelby Slawson (R)*,
Stan Gerdes (R),
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/19/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Local Government
- ‐ General Local Government
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1409 | 01/18/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01409I.htm | 04/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01409I.htm | 01/18/2023 |
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