H.B. No. 353 introduces a new criminal offense related to trespassing on or near school and day-care center properties. The bill adds Section 30.055 to the Penal Code, defining key terms such as "day-care center," "public property," and "school." It specifies that a person commits an offense if they enter or remain on school or day-care center property, or on public property within 250 feet of such locations, without a valid reason or written permission. Additionally, if a person receives a request to leave from authorized personnel and fails to do so, they can also be charged.

The offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, and the bill allows for prosecution under this section or any other applicable section of the Penal Code if the conduct constitutes multiple offenses. The law is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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