H.B. No. 2593 amends the Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for indecent assault against disabled or elderly individuals. The bill reclassifies the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a felony of the second degree when the victim is identified as a disabled or elderly individual. Additionally, it establishes that if the defendant has prior convictions for similar offenses, the crime can be classified as a felony of the third degree, particularly if the defendant is a health care or mental health services provider and the assault occurred during the provision of treatment or services beyond accepted practices.

The bill also clarifies definitions related to "disabled individual" and "elderly individual" by referencing Section 22.04 of the Penal Code. The changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
Engrossed: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)
Enrolled: Penal Code 22.012 (Penal Code 22)