Texas SB486 increases criminal penalties for injuring a child, elderly, or disabled person in disaster or evacuation areas.

Texas SB486 amends the state Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual when committed in a disaster area or evacuated area. The increased penalties apply to specific sections of the Penal Code, including those related to assault, endangering a child, and other violent offenses. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by existing laws.

Texas SB486 increases criminal penalties for injuring a child, elderly, or disabled person in disaster or evacuation areas.

Texas SB486 amends the state Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual when committed in a disaster area or evacuated area. The increased penalties apply to specific sections of the Penal Code, including those related to assault, endangering a child, and other violent offenses. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by existing laws.