Texas HB3498 increases the criminal penalty for assaulting a retail establishment employee.

HB3498 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the penalty for assault against an employee of a retail establishment. The bill specifies that such an assault, if intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly committed, is a felony of the third degree. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for other protected individuals, such as public servants, security officers, and emergency services personnel.

Texas HB3498 increases the criminal penalty for assaulting a retail establishment employee.

HB3498 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the penalty for assault against an employee of a retail establishment. The bill specifies that such an assault, if intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly committed, is a felony of the third degree. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for other protected individuals, such as public servants, security officers, and emergency services personnel.