Texas SB2798 amends the statutes of limitations for various criminal offenses, including extending the period for certain fraud offenses.
Texas SB2798 modifies the statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, setting specific time frames for different categories of crimes. For instance, it establishes a 20-year limit from the victim's 18th birthday for certain offenses involving children, such as trafficking and sexual performance. It also sets a 10-year limit from the 18th birthday of the victim for other offenses. The bill extends the period for certain fraud offenses, such as theft by a public servant, forgery, and health care fraud, to 10 years from the date of the commission.
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