H.B. No. 2001 amends Section 39.06 of the Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for the misuse of official information, particularly when such misuse results in net pecuniary gains. The bill introduces a new Subsection (g), which specifies that if an offense under this section leads to a net gain, the severity of the felony charge will depend on the amount gained: it will be a third-degree felony for gains under $150,000, a second-degree felony for gains between $150,000 and $300,000, and a first-degree felony for gains of $300,000 or more. Additionally, the existing Subsection (f) is repealed.

The changes made by this Act will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that any elements of an offense that took place prior to the effective date are treated under the law in effect at that time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 39.06 (Penal Code 39)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 39.06 (Penal Code 39)
Engrossed: Penal Code 39.06 (Penal Code 39)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 39.06 (Penal Code 39)
Enrolled: Penal Code 39.06 (Penal Code 39)