Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.

HB 1459 clarifies that transmitting bodily fluids when infected with HIV does not count as "using a deadly weapon" in aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault cases under Texas law. The bill amends Sections 22.02 and 22.021 of the Penal Code to explicitly exclude HIV transmission from the definition of a deadly weapon for these offenses. This change specifically affects individuals with HIV who might face such charges related to bodily fluid exposure, ensuring the transmission itself is not treated as a deadly weapon. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, leaving past cases governed by prior law.