Texas SB2876 increases the criminal penalty for participating in a riot while wearing a mask or face covering.

Texas SB2876 amends the state's Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for participating in a riot while wearing a mask or face covering with the intent to conceal identity. The bill specifies that such participation will be classified as a Class A misdemeanor. This change applies only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will be governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Texas SB2876 increases the criminal penalty for participating in a riot while wearing a mask or face covering.

Texas SB2876 amends the state's Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for participating in a riot while wearing a mask or face covering with the intent to conceal identity. The bill specifies that such participation will be classified as a Class A misdemeanor. This change applies only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will be governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.