Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1279: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.

In committee Last action February 28, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice

Plain-language summary

SB 1279 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. Primary sponsor: Tan Parker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tan Parker (Republican).