Bill

HB 324

86(R) - 2019
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate Criminal Justice
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House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate Criminal Justice
Crimes
Education

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Andrew Murr

Bill Caption

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 324 would add language to the definition of improper relationship between an educator and a student. It defines "sexual contact" as, touching by an employee of a school of the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of a student, or any touching of any part of the body of student with the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of an employee of the school, with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 324 because it advances the principle of limited government. Individuals entrusted with educating and caring for children must be held to the highest standard of conduct, and adding specific language to define sexual contact will aid prosecution of these cases by reducing ambiguity.