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TX SB1101

TX SB1101
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Texas Penal Code to expand the definition of smuggling of persons and add new scenarios under which a person can be prosecuted for such an offense. Specifically, the bill adds definitions for "cultural resource site or area," "natural area," "open space area," and "park" from the Parks and Wildlife Code to the existing smuggling statute. The bill then amends the smuggling offense to include situations where a person assists, guides, or directs two or more individuals to enter or remain on these newly defined areas (cultural resource sites, natural areas, open space areas, or parks) without the owner's consent. The changes to the law will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, which is the bill's specified effective date. This appears to be aimed at addressing unauthorized entry onto specific types of protected or sensitive lands, potentially targeting issues related to human trafficking or illegal border crossings.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/12/2025)

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