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TX HB3565
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of interference with public duties.
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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of interference with public duties.
AI Summary
This bill increases the criminal penalty for the offense of interference with public duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony. Specifically, it amends Section 38.15(b) of the Texas Penal Code to elevate the criminal classification of this offense. A state jail felony is a more serious criminal charge that typically carries a higher potential punishment compared to a misdemeanor, potentially involving a longer jail sentence and more significant legal consequences. The bill includes a provision that clarifies the change in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. This means that for any offenses that occurred prior to this date, the previous legal classification (Class B misdemeanor) will still apply. By increasing the penalty, the legislation appears to be signaling a desire to more strongly deter interference with public duties and treat such offenses with greater legal severity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Giovanni Capriglione (R)*,
David Cook (R)*,
A.J. Louderback (R)*,
John Lujan (R)*,
John McQueeney (R)*,
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee (on 05/01/2025)
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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=HB3565 |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03565I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03565I.htm |
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