Crimes--against Persons

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain sexual offenses and certain other offenses involving conduct of a sexual nature, including the creation of the criminal offenses of sexual coercion, indecent assault, and possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to those offenses. [SB-2238] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to certain sexual offenses and certain other offenses involving conduct of a sexual nature, including the creation of the criminal offenses of sexual coercion, indecent assault, and possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to those offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sylvia Garcia Placed On General State Calendar on 05/23/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in criminal matters involving allegations of sexual assault by a member of the state military forces. [HB-4256] [Crime ] [Military ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in criminal matters involving allegations of sexual assault by a member of the state military forces.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cesar Blanco Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/19/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. [SB-2191] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Read First Time on 03/29/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development. [SB-2039] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/12/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions. [HB-4102] [Crime ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/15/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups. [HB-4070] [Crime ] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Thierry Read First Time on 04/03/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a task force on intentional violent deaths. [HB-4061] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the creation of a task force on intentional violent deaths.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gina Hinojosa Read First Time on 04/03/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a pilot program for the establishment of a call center to assist victims of sexual assault. [HB-4040] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to a pilot program for the establishment of a call center to assist victims of sexual assault.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roland Gutierrez Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/18/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy. [SB-2109] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Education ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/26/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-4108] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Read First Time on 03/31/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-4103] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/04/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence. [HB-4135] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Housing ] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Read First Time on 03/31/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor. [HB-4015] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Victoria Neave Criado Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/04/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. [HB-3978] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Moody Committee Report Distributed on 04/27/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the ineligibility of educators or certain other school personnel for benefits from certain public retirement systems because of a conviction for an offense the victim of which is a student. [HB-3916] [Education ] [Retirement ] [Pensions ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the ineligibility of educators or certain other school personnel for benefits from certain public retirement systems because of a conviction for an offense the victim of which is a student.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Pat Fallon Read First Time on 04/04/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement. [SB-1849] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/15/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. [SB-1859] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/23/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to penalties for intoxicated manslaughter [HB-3953] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to penalties for intoxicated manslaughter

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tomas Uresti Read First Time on 04/04/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking. [HB-3935] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Placed On General State Calendar on 05/11/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation. [HB-3858] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Read First Time on 03/30/2017

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