Texas SB295 amends the punishment for arson involving a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship.

Texas SB295 amends the Texas Penal Code to elevate the punishment for arson to a first-degree felony if the arson results in bodily injury or death, or if the intended target is a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship. This change applies to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Prior offenses are governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Texas SB295 amends the punishment for arson involving a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship.

Texas SB295 amends the Texas Penal Code to elevate the punishment for arson to a first-degree felony if the arson results in bodily injury or death, or if the intended target is a government building, habitation, or place of assembly or worship. This change applies to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Prior offenses are governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.