The bill amends the Government Code to update the criteria for maintaining a computerized central database by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) regarding individuals convicted of certain violent offenses. Specifically, it expands the qualifying offenses to include individuals who have been convicted on two or more occasions of specific violent crimes, as well as those who are unlawfully present in the United States and have been convicted of offenses involving the intentional or knowing use of force. The bill also modifies the information that must be included in the database, such as the last known location of individuals who meet the new criteria.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes apply to offenses committed before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, with a requirement for the DPS to update the database with relevant information about individuals convicted of the newly defined offenses by January 1, 2026. However, it also includes a provision that prevents the inclusion of certain individuals in the database if they would otherwise be eligible for removal under existing law on the effective date of the Act. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.1355 (Government Code 411)
House Committee Report: Government Code 411.1355 (Government Code 411)