Sex Offender Bills |
HB 8 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB00008F.pdf
(Riddle/Duell) (Jessica’s Law) Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and supervision of certain sex offenders and to certain crimes involving sex offenders. Adds continuous abuse of a child offense. Ends statute of limitation for sexual assault under Section 22.011(a)(2) or aggravated sexual assault Section 22.021(a)(1)(B). Limitation on prosecution from 20 years from the 18 th birthday on sexual performance, aggravated kidnapping with intent, and burglary with intent. Mandates SOTP for inmates under Section 21.02(h) or 22.021(f). Adds death penalty provision for a second conviction with one super-aggravating factor. Adds monitoring sexually violent predators by GPS tracking. Adds the expulsion of a student if the student commits continuous abuse of a child during school sponsored activities. Effective September 1, 2007 |
HB 2034 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB02034F.pdf
(England/Shaprio) Relating to the regulation of sex offender treatment providers. Clarifies the definition of a sex offender and sex offender treatment provider. Deletes rehabilitation service and adds a person does not have to be licensed to provide adjunct treatment. Clarifies that CSOT licensees are subject to the rules of the Council rather than the rules of the other licensing entity with respect to sex offender treatment. Amends Health & Safety Code 841 so a judge is not subject to an objection other than an objection made under Section 74.053(d) of the Government Code. Clarifies SPU civil division. Allows the local prosecuting attorney to request SPU assist in the violation trial. Failure to comply with civil commitment may be prosecuted in the county of violation or Montgomery County. Effective immediately upon 2/3 rd vote of the House and Senate or September 1, 2007 |
SB 6 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB00006F.pdf
(Zaffirini/Pena) Relating to the apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of individuals committing or attempting to commit certain sex offenses, subpoenaing internet service providers, and preserving information. Effective 1, 2007
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SB 75 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB00075F.pdf
(Shapiro/Rose) Relating to penalties for certain repeat and habitual felony sex offenders. Effective September 1, 2007
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SB 103 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB00103F.pdf
(Hinojosa/Madden) Relating to the Texas Youth Commission. Adds that TYC may not exempt any employee of the Commission from CSOT licensing requirement imposed under Chapter 110, Occupations Code for any reason. Effective immediately upon 2/3 rd vote of the House and Senate or September 1, 2007
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SB 1951 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB01954F.pdf
(Wentworth/Williams/Hartnett) Relating to the creation of 435 th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County for civil commitment proceedings under Chapter 841, Health & Safety Code and criminal cases involving 841.085, Health & Safety Code, and Article 62.203, Code of Criminal Procedures. Effective September 1, 2007
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Sexual Assault Bills |
HB 76 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB00076F.pdf
(Naishtat/Zaffirini) Relating to law enforcement information collected to perform a statistical breakdown of offenses under Sections 22.011 and 22.021 Penal Code must include information on the specific offense committed and information regarding the victim, the offender’s relationship to the victim, weapons used or exhibited, and injuries sustained by the victim. Effective September I, 2007
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HB 433 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB00433F.pdf
(Madden/Seliger) Relating to disclosure by the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of the identifying information of victims of sex offenses who are confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department. Effective September 1, 2007 |
HB 1751 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB01751F.pdf
(Cohen/West) Relating to the imposition and use of a fee on certain sexually oriented businesses to fund sexual assault prevention programs. SANE, victim assistance, rape crisis centers, a DSHS study on the prevalence of sexual assault, a UT study on the sexual assault and domestic violence. sexual assault training for Texas Rangers, increase in civil commitment trials, monitoring high risk offenders, and increasing TYC and TDCJ SOTP. Effective January 1, 2008
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HB 1944 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB01944F.pdf
(Coleman/Ellis) Relating to the elimination of sexual assault against inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Effective Immediately
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HB 1988 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB01988F.pdf
(Martinez/Hinojosa) Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child. Effective September 1, 2007
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HB 3505 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/HB03505F.pdf
(Hartnett/West) Relating to the requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect for first term (12 hours) and first fourth term judges. Effective September 1, 2007
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SB 9 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB00009F.pdf
(Shaprio/Branch/Madden) Relating to the disclosure or dissemination of criminal history record information, child abuse investigation reports, and school district audit working papers for certain purposes, including the certification and employment of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct. Effective immediately |
SB 74 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB00074F.pdf
(Lucio/Guillen/Gonzales) Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including the creation of an address confidentiality program; providing a penalty. Effective immediately
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SB 199 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB00199F.pdf
(Nelson/Rose) Relating to barring employment from working at facilities that service the elderly or disable populations if convicted of sexual assault, improper student teacher relationship, indecent exposure, aggravated sexual assault, improper photography, online solicitation, etc. Effective September 1, 2007
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SB 584 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/pdf/SB00584F.pdf
(Carona/Pena) Relating to the issuance or violation of an order for emergency protection on the basis of the offense of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. Effective immediately
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