Increases the criminal penalty for continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 years of age.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 years of age. It specifies that such offenses are now punishable by imprisonment for life without parole if the jury unanimously agrees that the defendant committed an act of sexual abuse against the victim. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Increases the criminal penalty for continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 years of age.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 years of age. It specifies that such offenses are now punishable by imprisonment for life without parole if the jury unanimously agrees that the defendant committed an act of sexual abuse against the victim. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.