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House Bill 1589 |
House Author: Cook et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-23 |
Senate Sponsor: Zaffirini |
House Bill 1589 amends the Penal Code to enhance the penalty for assault causing bodily injury committed against a person with whom the defendant has a family, dating, or household relationship or association from a Class A misdemeanor to a third degree felony if the defendant has been previously convicted of violating certain court orders or bond conditions based on family violence. Furthermore, the penalty is enhanced to a second degree felony if, in addition to having such a previous conviction, the defendant commits the assault by impeding the person's breathing or blood circulation in a certain manner.