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HB 1459 excludes the transmission of bodily fluids by individuals with HIV from the definition of "use of a deadly weapon" under the aggravated assault and aggravated sexual assault provisions of the Texas Penal Code. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date.
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Rep. Venton Jones
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