Texas HB2666 amends the punishment for arson involving a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship.

Texas HB2666 amends the Texas Penal Code to change the punishment for the offense of arson. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a first-degree felony if it results in bodily injury or death, or if the intended target is a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship. The change in law applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Texas HB2666 amends the punishment for arson involving a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship.

Texas HB2666 amends the Texas Penal Code to change the punishment for the offense of arson. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a first-degree felony if it results in bodily injury or death, or if the intended target is a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship. The change in law applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.