Texas HB3087 allows counties to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in unincorporated areas and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas HB3087 amends the Local Government Code to allow the commissioners court of a county to restrict registered sex offenders assigned to risk levels two or three from entering child safety zones in unincorporated areas. Child safety zones include places like schools, day-care facilities, and playgrounds. The order can set a distance limit of up to 1,000 feet and may include exemption procedures for offenders who established residency before the order was adopted. Violating the order is a Class C misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3087 allows counties to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in unincorporated areas and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas HB3087 amends the Local Government Code to allow the commissioners court of a county to restrict registered sex offenders assigned to risk levels two or three from entering child safety zones in unincorporated areas. Child safety zones include places like schools, day-care facilities, and playgrounds. The order can set a distance limit of up to 1,000 feet and may include exemption procedures for offenders who established residency before the order was adopted. Violating the order is a Class C misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.