S.B. No. 456 amends the Texas Penal Code and the Occupations Code to address the illegal purchase or sale of human organs. Specifically, it reclassifies the offense of violating Section 48.02 from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony, thereby increasing the criminal penalty for such violations. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision in the Occupations Code that mandates the revocation of a physician's license if they knowingly use a human organ obtained in violation of Section 48.02 in any medical procedure.

The changes made by this bill will only apply to offenses and conduct occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any offenses committed or conduct occurring before this date will be governed by the laws in effect at that time, ensuring that individuals are not retroactively penalized under the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 48.02 (Penal Code 48)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 48.02 (Penal Code 48)
Engrossed: Penal Code 48.02 (Penal Code 48)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 48.02 (Penal Code 48)
Enrolled: Penal Code 48.02 (Penal Code 48)