H.B. No. 2073 aims to increase the criminal penalties for violations of court orders or bond conditions in cases related to family violence, child abuse or neglect, sexual assault, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking. The bill amends Section 25.07(g) of the Penal Code, establishing that violations can be classified as a state jail felony if the defendant violated an order after a conviction or while possessing a deadly weapon. Additionally, it specifies that repeat offenders or those who commit assault or stalking while violating an order or bond condition may face a felony of the third degree.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 25.072(e) to classify certain offenses as a felony of the second degree if the individual has previously engaged in conduct punishable as a state jail felony under the new provisions. The changes will apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses committed prior to this date will be governed by the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 25.07, Penal Code 25.072 (Penal Code 25)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 25.07, Penal Code 25.072 (Penal Code 25)
Engrossed: Penal Code 25.07, Penal Code 25.072 (Penal Code 25)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 25.07, Penal Code 25.072 (Penal Code 25)
Enrolled: Penal Code 25.07, Penal Code 25.072 (Penal Code 25)