The bill proposes the creation of a commission in Texas to review and recommend changes to certain penal laws not covered by the Penal Code or the Health and Safety Code. This commission will consist of nine members appointed by various state officials and is tasked with evaluating existing laws, suggesting repeals or amendments, and assessing prior recommendations from earlier commissions. The commission is required to report its findings by November 1, 2026, and will be dissolved by December 31, 2026.

In addition to the commission, the bill includes significant amendments to the Business & Commerce Code regarding deceptive practices, clarifies the definition of "pyramid promotional scheme," and establishes penalties for such offenses as state jail felonies. It also modifies the classification of sedition offenses to a second-degree felony, increasing penalties for actions undermining the state's constitutional government. Furthermore, the bill redefines sabotage, establishes penalties for conspiracy to commit sabotage, and alters the classification of various offenses, including changing certain felonies to misdemeanors. The bill repeals outdated laws and specifies that the changes will apply only to offenses committed after the effective date of September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Commerce Code 17.46, Government Code 557.002, Government Code 3101.010, Local Government Code 615.002, Natural Resources Code 11.074, Natural Resources Code 88.134, Natural Resources Code 114.102, Occupations Code 264.151, Occupations Code 266.303, Occupations Code 1701.553, Occupations Code 2155.002, Occupations Code 2156.006, Penal Code 19.03, Penal Code 37.10, Tax Code 154.517, Tax Code 155.208, Tax Code 155.213, Utilities Code 15.030, Utilities Code 105.024 (Utilities Code 105, Occupations Code 266, Government Code 3101, Occupations Code 264, Natural Resources Code 88, Commerce Code 17, Natural Resources Code 114, Penal Code 19, Penal Code 37, Utilities Code 15, Occupations Code 2155, Government Code 557, Occupations Code 2156, Tax Code 154, Tax Code 155, Natural Resources Code 11, Local Government Code 615, Occupations Code 1701)