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TX HB3500

TX HB3500
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.


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Introduced
03/03/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.

AI Summary

This bill increases the criminal penalties for certain offenses related to the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading arrest or detention. Specifically, it increases the minimum sentences for offenses under Sections 20.05 (Smuggling of Persons), 20.06 (Continuous Smuggling of Persons), and 20.07 (Operation of Stash House) of the Texas Penal Code to 10 years. It also increases the punishment for certain misdemeanors or state jail felonies to a third-degree felony if committed in the course of an offense under Section 20.05(a)(2) (Continuous Smuggling of Persons) or Section 38.04 (Evading Arrest or Detention). The bill applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 03/16/2023)

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