Texas SB294 creates a criminal offense for residential picketing with intent to harass or disturb an individual in their dwelling.

SB294 amends the Texas Penal Code to establish the offense of residential picketing. A person commits this offense if they engage in picketing before or about the dwelling of any individual with the intent to harass or disturb the individual in their dwelling. The bill defines picketing as actions like standing, sitting, walking, or displaying signs, banners, or placards, or engaging in loud singing, chanting, whistling, or yelling, or blocking access to a dwelling. The offense is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.

Texas SB294 creates a criminal offense for residential picketing with intent to harass or disturb an individual in their dwelling.

SB294 amends the Texas Penal Code to establish the offense of residential picketing. A person commits this offense if they engage in picketing before or about the dwelling of any individual with the intent to harass or disturb the individual in their dwelling. The bill defines picketing as actions like standing, sitting, walking, or displaying signs, banners, or placards, or engaging in loud singing, chanting, whistling, or yelling, or blocking access to a dwelling. The offense is classified as a Class B misdemeanor.