Relating to prohibiting sex offenders from residing or loitering within a certain distance of certain locations where children commonly gather and from participating in certain Halloween activities; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2430 prohibits sex offenders from residing or loitering within a specified distance of locations where children commonly gather, such as schools and parks, and bans them from participating in certain Halloween activities like trick-or-treating events. Violating these restrictions would be a criminal offense under Texas law. The bill applies to individuals required to register as sex offenders under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. It aims to enhance child safety by limiting sex offenders' proximity to areas frequented by minors. The legislation creates new legal consequences for noncompliance, including potential criminal penalties.