Texas HB2956 creates a central database for persons convicted of or receiving deferred adjudication for family violence offenses, and mandates.

HB2956 establishes a central database managed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, containing information on individuals convicted of or receiving deferred adjudication for family violence offenses, aged 17 or older at the time of the offense. The database includes criminal history, arrest information, and public information. The bill mandates registration requirements, including annual, quarterly, or bi-monthly updates based on risk assessment, and requires local law enforcement to forward registration information. Failure to comply with registration is a Class C misdemeanor.

Texas HB2956 creates a central database for persons convicted of or receiving deferred adjudication for family violence offenses, and mandates.

HB2956 establishes a central database managed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, containing information on individuals convicted of or receiving deferred adjudication for family violence offenses, aged 17 or older at the time of the offense. The database includes criminal history, arrest information, and public information. The bill mandates registration requirements, including annual, quarterly, or bi-monthly updates based on risk assessment, and requires local law enforcement to forward registration information. Failure to comply with registration is a Class C misdemeanor.