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TX HB2000
Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Passed
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2025
05/24/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Trent Ashby (R)*,
Ben Bumgarner (R)*,
Jessica González (D)*,
Ryan Guillen (R)*,
Janis Holt (R)*,
Robert Nichols (R)*,
Keith Bell (R),
Angie Button (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Adam Hinojosa (R),
Jo Jones (D),
Phil King (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Trey Wharton (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 05/24/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2000 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02000F.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02000S.htm |
Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB02000E.htm |
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02000E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02000E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02000H.htm |
Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB02000H.htm |
Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02000H.htm |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02000I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02000I.htm |
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