Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Sam Harless and 1 co-sponsor

Texas establishes civil commitment office for dangerous sex offenders, expands registration requirements, and increases criminal penalties for harassment by confined or registered offenders, effective September 1, 2025.

Effective on 9/1/25

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