HB 1913 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to prohibiting a registered sex offender in certain circumstances from going within a certain distance of the residence of a victim of any offense committed by the offender for which the offender is subject to registration.

HB 1913, nicknamed "Brooke's Boundary," prohibits registered sex offenders from approaching within a specified distance of the residence of a victim they harmed in a specific offense requiring registration. It directly affects sex offenders who have been convicted of crimes against identifiable victims, restricting their movement near those victims' homes. The law adds this restriction to existing registration requirements under Texas law, ensuring offenders cannot live or travel near victims' residences without authorization. This is a policy change focused on geographic restrictions, not on altering registration procedures or penalties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Apr 25, 2025
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Apr 25, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 24, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Committee report distributed
Apr 16, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Apr 8, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Left pending in committee
Apr 8, 2025
House · Reported by committee
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Mar 14, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Mar 14, 2025
House · Introduced
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