The bill, S.B. No. 693, proposes the creation of a new criminal offense related to the misuse of notary seals. It introduces Section 406.027 to the Government Code, defining a "counterfeit seal" as any mark that closely resembles an official notary seal but is not authorized by the secretary of state. The bill specifies that a person commits an offense if they knowingly affix a notary seal or counterfeit seal to a document presumed to be fraudulent and subsequently attempt to file or record that document with various court clerks.

The offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, and the bill allows for prosecution under this new section in addition to any other applicable laws. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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