Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1610: Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1610 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties. Primary sponsor: Charles Perry (Republican), Flores, Cook, Sam Harless (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Charles Perry (Republican); Flores; Cook; Sam Harless (Republican).