Monitoring the SessionHB 445
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THE TEXT
…“the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both sections”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill itself expects the same conduct to already be an offense elsewhere in the Penal Code. From general knowledge of Texas law, not from this text, existing criminal trespass and Education Code provisions on refusing to leave or trespassing on school grounds already reach much of this conduct.
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relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Covers sidewalks within 250 feet. Prosecutors may charge “either section or both sections.”
This bill creates a new Class A misdemeanor offense for trespassing on or near a school or day-care center. It covers anyone on school or day-care property, or on a street, park or sidewalk within 250 feet of it, who acts in a way that is disruptive, threatening or harassing. To be covered, the person must also have no child-custody reason or written permission, and must refuse a reasonable request from school staff to leave; the new offense starts September 1, 2027.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 2962 by Rep. Thimesch (Died in committee) and 89R HB 353 (Vetoed). Checked against 88R and 89R only.DO-OVER. Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2962 by Rep. Thimesch (Died in committee) and 89R HB 353 (Vetoed). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB445 · 2026-11-09
relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property.
Covers sidewalks within 250 feet. Prosecutors may charge “either section or both sections.”
This bill creates a new Class A misdemeanor offense for trespassing on or near a school or day-care center. It covers anyone on school or day-care property, or on a street, park or sidewalk within 250 feet of it, who acts in a way that is disruptive, threatening or harassing. To be covered, the person must also have no child-custody reason or written permission, and must refuse a reasonable request from school staff to leave; the new offense starts September 1, 2027.
[x] ALREADY A CRIMEanalysis confidence 50%
THE TEXT
…“the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both sections”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill itself expects the same conduct to already be an offense elsewhere in the Penal Code. From general knowledge of Texas law, not from this text, existing criminal trespass and Education Code provisions on refusing to leave or trespassing on school grounds already reach much of this conduct.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$132,750.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 25, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100996442, 101018590, 101035748, 101067950, 101072483.
$84,800.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 4, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100976997, 101018590, 101035748, 101072483.
$57,950.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Feb 12, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101035748, 101067950.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$132,750.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 25, 2025 to Oct 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100996442, 101018590, 101035748, 101067950, 101072483.
$84,800.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 4, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100976997, 101018590, 101035748, 101072483.
$57,950.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Feb 12, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101035748, 101067950.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Thimesch, different lead author · Died in committee · reworked
Introduced textLast action, Apr 24, 2023: Left pending in committee
Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near a school or day-care center.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Patterson, same lead author · Vetoed · reworked
Introduced textLast action, May 24, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor
Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Crimes--Miscellaneous
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
The text as introduced · 332 words
90R517 MEW-D By: Patterson H.B. No. 445 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 30, Penal Code, is amended by adding Section 30.055 to read as follows: Sec. 30.055. TRESPASS ON OR NEAR SCHOOL OR DAY-CARE CENTER PROPERTY. (a) In this section: (1) "Day-care center" has the meaning assigned by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code. (2) "Public property" includes a street, highway, alley, public park, or sidewalk. (3) "School" means a private or public elementary or secondary school. (4) "School or day-care center property" means all land and buildings owned or leased by a school or day-care center on which an activity sponsored by the school or day-care center is being conducted. (b) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) enters or remains on: (A) school or day-care center property; or (B) public property located within 250 feet of school or day-care center property; (2) engages in conduct that is disruptive, threatening, or harassing to a student enrolled at or employee of the school or day-care center or to the operations of the school or day-care center; (3) does not have: (A) a reason or relationship for entering or remaining on the property that involves custody of or responsibility for a student enrolled at the school or day-care center; or (B) written permission from an authorized representative of the school or day-care center; (4) receives a reasonable request to depart by an administrator, educator, or security personnel officer employed by the school or day-care center; and (5) fails to depart. (c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (d) If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another section of this code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both sections. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.