Relating to the criminal penalty for rigging a publicly exhibited contest; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 2915 increases criminal penalties for rigging publicly displayed contests, such as raffles or sweepstakes. It amends Texas Penal Code Section 32.44(c) to upgrade the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony. This change applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, not to past actions. The bill directly affects individuals who tamper with contests open to the public, making the penalty more severe for this specific crime.