The bill, H.B. No. 353, proposes the creation of a new criminal offense related to trespassing on or near school and day-care center properties. It introduces Section 30.055 to the Penal Code, defining key terms such as "day-care center," "public property," and "school." The bill specifies that a person commits an offense if they enter or remain on school or day-care center property or public property within 250 feet of such locations, while posing a substantial risk of harm or behaving inappropriately for the setting. Additionally, if requested to leave by authorized personnel, failure to do so would also constitute an offense.

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

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