Sec. 841.085. CRIMINAL PENALTY; PROSECUTION OF OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if, after having been adjudicated and civilly committed as a sexually violent predator under this chapter, the person violates a civil commitment requirement imposed under Section 841.082(a)(1), (2), (4), or (5).
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
(c) On request of the local prosecuting attorney, the special prosecution unit may assist in the trial of an offense under this section.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (H.B. 2034), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 19, eff. June 17, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 39(2), eff. June 17, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
Subchapter E. Civil Commitment
Section 841.081. Civil Commitment of Predator
Section 841.082. Commitment Requirements
Section 841.0821. Sex Offender Treatment Before Release From Secure Correctional Facility
Section 841.0822. Required Procedures Before Release From Secure Correctional Facility
Section 841.083. Treatment; Supervision
Section 841.0831. Tiered Program
Section 841.0832. Housing Facilities
Section 841.0833. Security and Monitoring; Confidentiality
Section 841.0834. Movement Between Programming Tiers
Section 841.0835. Committed Persons With Special Needs
Section 841.0836. Release From Housing
Section 841.0837. Emergency Detention Order
Section 841.0838. Use of Restraints
Section 841.084. Payment of Costs by Committed Person
Section 841.0845. Notice of Intent Regarding New Residence or Facility