The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the prosecution for the offense of sexual
assault. Under the provisions of the bill, certain actions by a coach or tutor would be added
to the list of actions that are considered to have been conducted without a person's consent for
purposes of the prosecution of sexual assault. Under these circumstances, sexual assault would be
punished as a second degree felony. Sexual assault is punished at multiple felony levels with the
punishment level based on the specific circumstances of the offense.
The Office of Court Administration and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the
modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This
analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses
would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or the demand for state
correctional resources.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.