The bill, S.B. No. 1193, amends Article 62.001(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to include the offense of child grooming as a reportable conviction or adjudication for sex offender registration requirements. Specifically, it adds a new provision that defines a reportable conviction to include a violation of Section 15.032 (Child grooming), Penal Code. This insertion expands the list of offenses that require individuals to register as sex offenders, thereby enhancing the legal framework surrounding the registration of sex offenders in Texas.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the changes will only apply 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 continue to be governed by the existing law. This ensures that individuals charged with offenses before the effective date are not retroactively subjected to the new registration requirements.