LeRoy Nellis

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HB 157 — The prosecution

This bill covers the prosecution and punishment of certain sexual offenses; increasing criminal penalties; changing parole eligibility.

By LeRoy Nellis — Tracked from public agency records

This bill covers the prosecution and punishment of certain sexual offenses; increasing criminal penalties; changing parole eligibility.

Author: Leach. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain sexual offenses; increasing criminal penalties; changing parole eligibility.”

Subjects: Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons (I0093), Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual (I0171), Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment (I0205), PROSTITUTION (S0016), SEXUAL ASSAULT (S4375). Council document: see the Legislature history page.

Full bill text (Introduced)

Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 157 · Bill text (HTML).

Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 157; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.

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