Texas HB1459 clarifies that the transmission of bodily fluid by an HIV-infected individual does not constitute the use of a deadly weapon for.

Texas HB1459 amends the Texas Penal Code to clarify the definition of a deadly weapon in the context of aggravated assault and aggravated sexual assault. Specifically, it excludes the transmission of bodily fluid by an individual infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the definition of using a deadly weapon. This change applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will be governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Texas HB1459 clarifies that the transmission of bodily fluid by an HIV-infected individual does not constitute the use of a deadly weapon for.

Texas HB1459 amends the Texas Penal Code to clarify the definition of a deadly weapon in the context of aggravated assault and aggravated sexual assault. Specifically, it excludes the transmission of bodily fluid by an individual infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the definition of using a deadly weapon. This change applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will be governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.