Texas SB1602 creates a criminal offense for trespassing on or near school or day-care center property.

Texas SB1602 amends the Penal Code by adding Section 30.055, which establishes the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property. A person commits this offense if they enter or remain on school or day-care center property or public property within 250 feet of such property, pose a substantial risk of harm, behave inappropriately, and fail to leave after being asked to do so by an administrator, educator, or security personnel. The offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1602 creates a criminal offense for trespassing on or near school or day-care center property.

Texas SB1602 amends the Penal Code by adding Section 30.055, which establishes the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property. A person commits this offense if they enter or remain on school or day-care center property or public property within 250 feet of such property, pose a substantial risk of harm, behave inappropriately, and fail to leave after being asked to do so by an administrator, educator, or security personnel. The offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.