Texas HB1017 creates a criminal offense for improper entry from a foreign nation.

Texas HB1017 amends the Texas Penal Code to establish the offense of improper entry from a foreign nation. This offense applies to non-citizens or nationals of the United States who enter or attempt to enter Texas from a foreign nation at unauthorized locations, evade U.S. immigration officers, or use false or misleading information to gain entry. The offense is initially a Class A misdemeanor, but escalates to higher felony classifications based on prior convictions. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, or September 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.

Texas HB1017 creates a criminal offense for improper entry from a foreign nation.

Texas HB1017 amends the Texas Penal Code to establish the offense of improper entry from a foreign nation. This offense applies to non-citizens or nationals of the United States who enter or attempt to enter Texas from a foreign nation at unauthorized locations, evade U.S. immigration officers, or use false or misleading information to gain entry. The offense is initially a Class A misdemeanor, but escalates to higher felony classifications based on prior convictions. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, or September 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.