The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance regulations surrounding the employment of individuals required to register as sex offenders. Specifically, it introduces new prohibitions on providing or offering passenger transportation for compensation through a transportation network company, as well as logging in as a driver on such companies' digital networks. This is aimed at preventing sex offenders from engaging in certain employment that could pose a risk to public safety.

Additionally, the bill clarifies existing provisions regarding the responsibilities of sex offenders upon their release from penal institutions, including registration requirements and notification duties. It also updates the definitions related to transportation network companies to ensure clarity in enforcement. The changes will apply to individuals required to register under Chapter 62, regardless of when their offense occurred, and the law is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2402.107 (Occupations Code 2402)