Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2593: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent assault against a disabled or elderly individual.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 2593 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent assault against a disabled or elderly individual. Primary sponsor: Will Metcalf (Republican), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic), Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Will Metcalf (Republican); Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic); Lauren Simmons (Democratic); Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican); and 1 more.