Texas HB1422 amends sex offense laws, increases penalties, and creates a new offense for continuous sexual abuse.

Texas HB1422 amends the Texas Penal Code to enhance protections for victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses. It increases criminal penalties for certain sex offenses, including sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and indecency with a child. The bill also creates a new offense for continuous sexual abuse, defined as committing three or more acts of sexual abuse over a 30-day period. The bill specifies that the minimum term of imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault is increased to 25 years if the victim is under six years old.

Texas HB1422 amends sex offense laws, increases penalties, and creates a new offense for continuous sexual abuse.

Texas HB1422 amends the Texas Penal Code to enhance protections for victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses. It increases criminal penalties for certain sex offenses, including sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and indecency with a child. The bill also creates a new offense for continuous sexual abuse, defined as committing three or more acts of sexual abuse over a 30-day period. The bill specifies that the minimum term of imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault is increased to 25 years if the victim is under six years old.