Texas HB5401 modifies sex offender registration requirements based on the initial charge of certain felonies.
Texas HB5401 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to change when sex offender registration requirements apply. Specifically, it modifies the duty to register for individuals with certain felony convictions or adjudications, basing it on the initial charge rather than the final conviction. This applies to various offenses, including sexual assault, kidnapping, and trafficking of persons, among others. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.
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