Texas HB1391 increases penalties for trafficking and sexual offenses, changes parole eligibility, and mandates warning signs in schools.

Texas HB1391 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for certain trafficking and sexual offenses. It raises the severity of penalties for offenses involving victims under 14 years old, those resulting in serious bodily injury or death, and those committed with a deadly weapon. The bill also changes parole eligibility by setting specific conditions for early parole and good conduct time. Additionally, it mandates that public schools post warning signs about increased penalties for trafficking of persons.

Texas HB1391 increases penalties for trafficking and sexual offenses, changes parole eligibility, and mandates warning signs in schools.

Texas HB1391 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for certain trafficking and sexual offenses. It raises the severity of penalties for offenses involving victims under 14 years old, those resulting in serious bodily injury or death, and those committed with a deadly weapon. The bill also changes parole eligibility by setting specific conditions for early parole and good conduct time. Additionally, it mandates that public schools post warning signs about increased penalties for trafficking of persons.