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HB 2000TEXASSession 89RState BillSigned into law

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Texas adds child grooming convictions to mandatory sex offender registry requirements

Original title: Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming.

Last action · May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25Sponsors: Trent Ashby and 29 others

Companion · SB 1193same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Texas law now requires individuals convicted of child grooming under Section 15.032 of the Penal Code to register as sex offenders, effective September 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Expands the scope of the state sex offender registry to include a specific category of offenses previously omitted from mandatory reporting requirements, changing registration obligations for individuals convicted of child grooming on or after the effective date.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Individuals convicted of child grooming

Individuals convicted of child grooming on or after September 1, 2025, are now legally required to register as sex offenders.

Directly affected

Law enforcement agencies

Agencies must track, record, and maintain registration data for individuals convicted of child grooming under the updated statutory definition.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new offense is added to the sex offender registry requirements?

A violation of Section 15.032 of the Penal Code, relating to child grooming, is added as a .

Does this law apply to offenses committed before September 1, 2025?

No. The change in law applies only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

48 actions

May 24, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective on 9/1/25
May 24, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 13, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 12, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
May 12, 2025House
Signed in the House
May 12, 2025House
Reported enrolled

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May 9, 2025House
Senate passage reported
May 9, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 9, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
May 9, 2025SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
May 9, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 9, 2025Senate
Three day rule suspended
May 9, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 9, 2025SenateFloor
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
May 9, 2025Senate
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
May 9, 2025Senate
Co-sponsor authorized
May 8, 2025Senate
Placed on intent calendar
May 8, 2025Senate
Co-sponsor authorized
May 7, 2025Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
May 7, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
May 6, 2025Senate
Vote taken in committee
May 6, 2025Senate
Testimony taken in committee
May 6, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 6, 2025Senate
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 6, 2025Senate
Co-sponsor authorized
Apr 23, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Criminal Justice
Apr 23, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read first time
Apr 22, 2025Senate
Received from the House
Apr 17, 2025House
Reported engrossed
Apr 17, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#304)
Apr 17, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
Apr 17, 2025HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
Apr 16, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#241)
Apr 16, 2025HouseFloor
Passed to engrossment
Apr 16, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
Apr 16, 2025House
Placed on Major State Calendar
Apr 14, 2025House
Considered in Calendars
Apr 3, 2025House
Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 3, 2025House
Committee report distributed
Apr 3, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Mar 25, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably as substituted
Mar 25, 2025House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Mar 25, 2025House
Committee substitute considered in committee
Mar 25, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Mar 25, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Jan 22, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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