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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

SENATE BILL 78  

SENATE AUTHOR: Ellis

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

HOUSE SPONSOR: McClendon

Senate Bill 78 amends provisions of the Penal Code relating to offenses against property to provide that the offense of arson is increased from a second degree felony to a first degree felony if the defendant committed the offense knowing that the property intended to be destroyed was a place of worship.