Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee May 20th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 20th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

The meeting of the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence was marked by extensive discussions around various legislative bills, including measures to combat organ trafficking and address custody interference issues. Notably, SB456 aimed to impose stronger penalties on organ trafficking, with supporting testimonies emphasizing the severity of the issue, alongside a proposal to enhance existing laws on deepfake media by SB442. The committee sought to tighten the definitions and penalties surrounding these crimes, reflecting a growing urgency to safeguard vulnerable individuals in society. Witnesses from various organizations echoed the necessity for these legislative changes, presenting evidence and arguments supporting the amendments. The session concluded with positive indications of potential legislative action, as well as plans for further meetings to review additional measures. This well-attended meeting showcased active participation from both committee members and public stakeholders, demonstrating a collective commitment to addressing these pressing legal issues.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB456

Filed
11/21/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/6/25  
Out of House Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the purchase or sale of human organs; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB826

Filed
1/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/3/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/23/25  
Out of House Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone while intoxicated; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB872

Filed
1/22/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/7/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB957

Filed
1/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of continuous aggravated promotion of prostitution.
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Texas Senate Bill SB993

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1660

Filed
2/26/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/7/25  
Out of House Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2017

Filed
3/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for operating a motor vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire of the vehicle to spin, lose traction, or leave the surface of a highway.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2611

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/12/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the status of certain documents or instruments concerning real or personal property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations for those offenses; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2785

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/13/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to notification and disclosure of records and information concerning an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect to county or district attorneys.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2794

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/12/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.