The late-filed bipartisan bill is in response to recent allegations made against Rep. Bryan Slaton.
State Sen. Drew Springer R-Muenster, speaks on the Senate floor at the Capitol in Austin on April 06, 2023.
“For a class A misdemeanor that is a $4,000 fine & one year in jail,” Springer said in a tweet Tuesday. , would amend the Penal Code to apply to any"public servant" who"directly provides an alcoholic beverage to a legislative employee or intern who is younger than 21 years of age.", R-Royse City, was the subject of an internal House complaint that he had an “inappropriate relationship” with an intern who was under 21. It has since been revealed that they are also alleged to have had “sexual relations” at his Austin apartment in late March.
In an interview, Springer said Slaton deserves due process and noted the bill would not apply to Slaton if he was found guilty because it is not retroactive. But Springer said it is important to make a point, at a minimum.
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