Texas HB2383 increases criminal penalties for offenses involving metal or body armor.

Texas HB2383 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Penal Code to increase penalties for offenses where the defendant used metal or body armor. If the judge or jury determines beyond a reasonable doubt that metal or body armor was used, the punishment for the offense is increased to the next highest category. For Class A misdemeanors, the minimum term of confinement increases to 180 days. This change applies only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2383 increases criminal penalties for offenses involving metal or body armor.

Texas HB2383 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Penal Code to increase penalties for offenses where the defendant used metal or body armor. If the judge or jury determines beyond a reasonable doubt that metal or body armor was used, the punishment for the offense is increased to the next highest category. For Class A misdemeanors, the minimum term of confinement increases to 180 days. This change applies only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.