The bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalties for offenses related to dog fighting and cockfighting. Specifically, it establishes that offenses under Section 42.10(e) are classified as state jail felonies, while certain offenses under Subsection (a)(6) are designated as Class A misdemeanors. Additionally, Section 42.105(g) is revised to similarly classify offenses under this section as state jail felonies, with specific misdemeanors outlined for other subsections.

The changes in the law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses that occurred prior to this date will be governed by the previous laws in effect at the time of the offense. This ensures that individuals charged with offenses before the effective date will not be subject to the increased penalties established by this bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 42.10, Penal Code 42.105 (Penal Code 42)