Committee considers 3-strikes penalty for repeated interference with court-ordered parenting time
Senate Bill 2794 would remove the custodial/noncustodial distinction in the offense of interfering with child custody and create escalating penalties for repeat violations; witnesses including family-law attorneys, therapists and affected parents supported the measure and urged clearer enforcement tools for police and prosecutors.
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Senator Paxton told the committee Senate Bill 2794 would remove labels such as “custodial” and “noncustodial” from the statute on interference with child custody so the offense applies regardless of which person withholds parenting time.
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