HB 3301 attempts to target serial abusers of the most vulnerable Texans by transforming the offense to a first degree felony, or five to 99 years or life in prison.
House Panel Considers Bill To Make Serial Abuse Of Children, Elderly, Disabled Abuse A First Degree Felony
By Elena Mejia Lutz, Staff Writer, San Antonio Express-News
Mon, 04/24/2017 - 9:11pm
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