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HB 1902

Relating to creating the criminal offense of jugging.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Greg Bonnen and 6 co-sponsors

Texas criminalizes "jugging"—following people from banks/ATMs to rob them of cash—with specific statutory penalties effective September 2025.

Effective on 9/1/25
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Bill Summary · HB 1902

Legislative bill overview

HB 1902 creates a new criminal offense in Texas called "jugging," which targets the practice of following someone from a bank or ATM to rob them of recently withdrawn cash. The bill establishes specific criminal penalties for this targeted theft method and makes it effective September 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Jugging has become an increasingly common crime in Texas and nationwide, exploiting the vulnerability of people immediately after withdrawing large sums of cash. Creating a specific statute allows law enforcement to more effectively prosecute and deter this particular crime pattern, while potentially enabling enhanced penalties compared to standard robbery charges.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: The specific statutory language defining what constitutes "jugging" versus standard robbery could affect how broadly or narrowly prosecutors apply the law
  • Enhanced penalties debate: Some may question whether a separate offense is necessary or if existing robbery statutes adequately address this conduct
  • Privacy concerns: Implementation could raise questions about surveillance methods law enforcement uses to catch perpetrators without infringing on customer privacy at financial institutions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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