Texas HB674 increases penalties for certain criminal offenses committed to avoid law enforcement checkpoints or evade arrest.

Texas HB674 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding federal or state law enforcement checkpoints or evading arrest or detention. Specifically, it raises the punishment for offenses that are otherwise misdemeanors or state jail felonies to the level of a felony of the third degree under certain conditions. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is July 1, 2025, if it receives the necessary vote.

Texas HB674 increases penalties for certain criminal offenses committed to avoid law enforcement checkpoints or evade arrest.

Texas HB674 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding federal or state law enforcement checkpoints or evading arrest or detention. Specifically, it raises the punishment for offenses that are otherwise misdemeanors or state jail felonies to the level of a felony of the third degree under certain conditions. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is July 1, 2025, if it receives the necessary vote.