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This bill amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to add child grooming (Section 15.032 of the Penal Code) to the list of offenses that require sex offender registration. Specifically, the bill modifies Article 62.001(5), which defines "reportable conviction or adjudication" by inserting a new subsection (M) that includes child grooming as a registerable offense. This means that individuals convicted of child grooming will now be required to register as sex offenders, expanding the existing list of sexual and related offenses that trigger registration requirements. The law will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, which is the bill's effective date. Notably, the bill is named "Audrii's Law," suggesting it may have been inspired by a specific case or victim. The change aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that individuals convicted of child grooming are subject to the same registration and tracking requirements as those convicted of other serious sexual offenses.

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