Texas HB3660 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow protective orders for offenses motivated by bias or prejudice.

Texas HB3660 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow courts to issue protective orders for offenses motivated by bias or prejudice. The bill modifies the request for protective orders, required findings for issuance, enforcement, and duration of such orders. It also updates the Penal Code to include penalties for violating these protective orders. The changes apply to protective orders issued after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3660 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow protective orders for offenses motivated by bias or prejudice.

Texas HB3660 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow courts to issue protective orders for offenses motivated by bias or prejudice. The bill modifies the request for protective orders, required findings for issuance, enforcement, and duration of such orders. It also updates the Penal Code to include penalties for violating these protective orders. The changes apply to protective orders issued after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.