Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent assault against a disabled or elderly individual.

HB 2593 increases criminal penalties for indecent assault when the victim is disabled or elderly. It amends Texas Penal Code Section 22.012 to classify such assaults as a second-degree felony (previously a misdemeanor or lower felony), making it a more serious offense. The bill specifically targets cases where the victim is disabled or elderly, without changing penalties for other victims. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date.