H.B. No. 1902 introduces a new criminal offense known as "jugging," which is defined in the amended Penal Code under Section 29.04. A person commits this offense if they intend to steal another person's money while knowingly following the same path as that person from a commercial business or financial institution, without significantly deviating from that route, and while in possession of two or more criminal instruments. The bill classifies jugging as a state jail felony, with escalated penalties if the offense is committed alongside other specific crimes, such as a third-degree felony for certain theft-related offenses or a first-degree felony for more serious offenses.

The legislation also stipulates that if the conduct constituting jugging overlaps with another offense under the Penal Code, the individual may be prosecuted under either or both sections. This bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 29.01, Chapter , Penal Code 393.001 (Penal Code 29, Chapter , Penal Code 393)
House Committee Report: (Penal Code 29, Chapter , Penal Code 393)
Engrossed: (Penal Code 29, Chapter , Penal Code 393)
Senate Committee Report: (Penal Code 29, Chapter , Penal Code 393)
Enrolled: (Penal Code 29, Chapter , Penal Code 393)