Texas SB1125 creates a new criminal offense for criminal pursuit.

Texas SB1125 amends the Penal Code by adding Section 15.021, which establishes the criminal offense of criminal pursuit. This offense occurs when a person, with intent to commit certain crimes, knowingly travels from a commercial business or financial institution on the same path or route as another person without deviating, is a member of a criminal street gang, and possesses two or more criminal instruments. The offense is classified as a felony of the third degree. If the conduct also constitutes another offense under the code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both.

Texas SB1125 creates a new criminal offense for criminal pursuit.

Texas SB1125 amends the Penal Code by adding Section 15.021, which establishes the criminal offense of criminal pursuit. This offense occurs when a person, with intent to commit certain crimes, knowingly travels from a commercial business or financial institution on the same path or route as another person without deviating, is a member of a criminal street gang, and possesses two or more criminal instruments. The offense is classified as a felony of the third degree. If the conduct also constitutes another offense under the code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both.