Texas HB2331 amends the Penal Code to redefine the offense of smuggling of persons.

Texas HB2331 amends Section 20.05(a) of the Penal Code to redefine the offense of smuggling of persons. It specifies that a person commits an offense if they knowingly use a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other means of conveyance to transport an individual with the intent to conceal the individual from a peace officer or special investigator, flee from a peace officer or special investigator attempting to lawfully arrest or detain the actor, encourage or induce a person to enter or remain in the country in violation of state or federal law, or assist, guide, or direct two or more.

Texas HB2331 amends the Penal Code to redefine the offense of smuggling of persons.

Texas HB2331 amends Section 20.05(a) of the Penal Code to redefine the offense of smuggling of persons. It specifies that a person commits an offense if they knowingly use a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other means of conveyance to transport an individual with the intent to conceal the individual from a peace officer or special investigator, flee from a peace officer or special investigator attempting to lawfully arrest or detain the actor, encourage or induce a person to enter or remain in the country in violation of state or federal law, or assist, guide, or direct two or more.