Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee May 9th, 2023

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 9th, 2023 at 08:05 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

The meeting focused on several bills aimed at addressing criminal offenses related to littering and the unauthorized use of digital technology in explicit content. Key discussions included Senate Bill 467 concerning the increase of penalties for tampering with fuel pumps, and Senate Bill 1346 which aims to strengthen penalties against illegal dumping. Witnesses provided testimony in favor of SB467 highlighting the impact of fuel theft, while amendments were discussed for SB1346. Additionally, Senate Bill 1361 was presented to address deep fake technology used in producing pornographic materials, with calls for support from committee members.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1346

Filed
3/1/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/12/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/20/23  
Out of House Committee
5/16/23  
Voted on by House
5/22/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the prosecution of certain littering offenses.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB386

Filed
1/12/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/30/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/5/23  
Out of House Committee
5/17/23  
Voted on by House
5/23/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB129

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of Senate Committee
3/30/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/20/23  
Out of House Committee
5/16/23  
Voted on by House
5/22/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for possession or promotion of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB467

Filed
1/13/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/23/23  
Voted on by Senate
3/28/23  
Out of House Committee
5/16/23  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1361

Filed
3/1/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/5/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/20/23  
Out of House Committee
5/12/23  
Voted on by House
5/18/23  
Governor Action
6/2/23  
Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit videos using deep fake technology; creating a criminal offense.