HB3498 — Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a retail establishment employee.

HB3498 — Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a retail establishment employee. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends Section 22.01(b) of the Penal Code regarding assault offenses. It specifies that an offense under Subsection (a)(1) is generally a Class A misdemeanor, but it becomes a felony of th…Open in Informed Citizenry