Texas HB2593 increases criminal penalties for indecent assault against disabled or elderly individuals.

Texas HB2593 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for indecent assault against disabled or elderly individuals. The bill classifies the offense as a Class A misdemeanor, but elevates it to a state jail felony if the defendant has a prior conviction for a similar offense or is a health care services provider who commits the act beyond the scope of generally accepted practices. If the victim is a disabled or elderly individual, the offense becomes a second-degree felony. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2593 increases criminal penalties for indecent assault against disabled or elderly individuals.

Texas HB2593 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for indecent assault against disabled or elderly individuals. The bill classifies the offense as a Class A misdemeanor, but elevates it to a state jail felony if the defendant has a prior conviction for a similar offense or is a health care services provider who commits the act beyond the scope of generally accepted practices. If the victim is a disabled or elderly individual, the offense becomes a second-degree felony. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.