Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1160: Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of assault and harassment committed against certain employees or agents of a utility and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of interference with public duties of those employees or agents; increasing criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses relating to interference with public duties.

Passed one chamber Last action May 7, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice

Plain-language summary

HB 1160 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of assault and harassment committed against certain employees or agents of a utility and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of interference with public duties of those employees or agents; increasing criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses relating to interference with public duties. Primary sponsor: Lacey Hull (Republican), Sam Harless (Republican), Mary Ann Perez (Democratic), Mano DeAyala (Republican), Ana Hernandez (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lacey Hull (Republican); Sam Harless (Republican); Mary Ann Perez (Democratic); Mano DeAyala (Republican); and 1 more. 2 co-sponsors.