Texas HB3098 increases criminal penalties for assaults on school employees and mandates a minimum 10-day jail term for community supervision of such.

HB3098 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. The bill specifies that such assaults, whether occurring on or off school premises and regardless of whether school is in session, will be treated more severely. Additionally, HB3098 modifies the conditions of community supervision for these offenses, requiring a minimum 10-day jail term for defendants. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3098 increases criminal penalties for assaults on school employees and mandates a minimum 10-day jail term for community supervision of such.

HB3098 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools. The bill specifies that such assaults, whether occurring on or off school premises and regardless of whether school is in session, will be treated more severely. Additionally, HB3098 modifies the conditions of community supervision for these offenses, requiring a minimum 10-day jail term for defendants. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.