Texas HB2927 increases the criminal penalty for peace officers who fail to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled.

Texas HB2927 amends the Human Resources Code to increase the criminal penalty for peace officers who fail to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled individuals. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a state jail felony if the victim is a person with an intellectual disability residing in a state supported living center and suffered serious bodily injury. The law applies to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2927 increases the criminal penalty for peace officers who fail to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled.

Texas HB2927 amends the Human Resources Code to increase the criminal penalty for peace officers who fail to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled individuals. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a state jail felony if the victim is a person with an intellectual disability residing in a state supported living center and suffered serious bodily injury. The law applies to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.