Relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.

This bill amends Texas law to criminalize a noncustodial parent knowingly enticing or persuading a child under 18 to leave the custody of the custodial parent or guardian. It classifies this offense as a Class C misdemeanor (fined $500) but elevates it to a state jail felony if the parent has two prior similar convictions or entices the child to leave the state. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date, not to past actions. It directly affects noncustodial parents who interfere with established custody arrangements.