Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 544: Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.

In committee Last action May 1, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 544 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. Primary sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): Left pending in subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (Democratic).