Increases the criminal penalty for interference with public duties in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for the offense of interference with public duties, classifying it 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 previous law.

Increases the criminal penalty for interference with public duties in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for the offense of interference with public duties, classifying it 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 previous law.