Texas HB3061 enhances penalties for certain offenses committed while disguised or masked.

Texas HB3061 amends the state's Penal Code to increase the punishment for specific offenses if the offender was disguised or masked during the crime. The bill applies to offenses under Title 5, Chapters 28, 29, or 30, or Sections 42.01 or 42.02. If the offense is a Class A misdemeanor, the minimum confinement term increases to 180 days. However, the punishment for first-degree felonies cannot be increased. The defendant can argue that the disguise was for a celebration like Halloween, which could exempt them from the increased penalty if proven.

Texas HB3061 enhances penalties for certain offenses committed while disguised or masked.

Texas HB3061 amends the state's Penal Code to increase the punishment for specific offenses if the offender was disguised or masked during the crime. The bill applies to offenses under Title 5, Chapters 28, 29, or 30, or Sections 42.01 or 42.02. If the offense is a Class A misdemeanor, the minimum confinement term increases to 180 days. However, the punishment for first-degree felonies cannot be increased. The defendant can argue that the disguise was for a celebration like Halloween, which could exempt them from the increased penalty if proven.