Increases the criminal penalty for the destruction of a flag in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for the destruction of a flag. The offense is now classified as a state jail felony. The change applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Increases the criminal penalty for the destruction of a flag in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for the destruction of a flag. The offense is now classified as a state jail felony. The change applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.