Texas SB1390 enhances criminal penalties for burglary of a place of worship.

Texas SB1390 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the severity of penalties for burglary of a place of worship. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a first-degree felony if the burglary involves intent to commit or committing a felony other than theft. This change applies only to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Previously committed offenses remain subject to the law in effect at the time of the crime.

Texas SB1390 enhances criminal penalties for burglary of a place of worship.

Texas SB1390 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the severity of penalties for burglary of a place of worship. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a first-degree felony if the burglary involves intent to commit or committing a felony other than theft. This change applies only to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Previously committed offenses remain subject to the law in effect at the time of the crime.