Texas HB2046 mandates an affirmative finding of family violence in certain trials and requires a $100 fine for offenders.

Texas HB2046 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require courts to make an affirmative finding of family violence in the trial of certain offenses. If a judge determines that an offense involves family violence, they must enter this finding in the judgment. Additionally, if a defendant convicted of such an offense is granted community supervision, the judge must require the defendant to pay a $100 fine to a family violence center that receives state or federal funds and serves the relevant county.

Texas HB2046 mandates an affirmative finding of family violence in certain trials and requires a $100 fine for offenders.

Texas HB2046 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require courts to make an affirmative finding of family violence in the trial of certain offenses. If a judge determines that an offense involves family violence, they must enter this finding in the judgment. Additionally, if a defendant convicted of such an offense is granted community supervision, the judge must require the defendant to pay a $100 fine to a family violence center that receives state or federal funds and serves the relevant county.