89th Legislature Regular Session

SB 2794

Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
SB 2794 strengthens penalties for interference with child custody. It broadens the definition of the offense, making it a state jail felony if a parent entices a child to leave the custody of the other parent, guardian, or legal custodian. It also increases penalties for repeat offenders and cases involving crossing state lines​.
Author
Angela Paxton
Co-Author
Tan Parker