Texas HB2113 creates a criminal offense for hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses against children.

Texas HB2113 amends the Penal Code to establish the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child. This includes conduct such as harboring the offender, providing false information, or interfering with witnesses. The offense is a felony of the third degree, escalating to a second-degree felony under certain conditions. The bill also outlines confidentiality provisions for certain information related to the offense and the victim. This law applies to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2113 creates a criminal offense for hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses against children.

Texas HB2113 amends the Penal Code to establish the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child. This includes conduct such as harboring the offender, providing false information, or interfering with witnesses. The offense is a felony of the third degree, escalating to a second-degree felony under certain conditions. The bill also outlines confidentiality provisions for certain information related to the offense and the victim. This law applies to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.