| (a) The following words and terms, when used in this
section, have the following meanings.
(1) Premises--This term has the meaning assigned by
Texas Health and Safety Code, §481.134.
(2) School--This term means a public or private primary
or secondary school.
(b) Each school shall post warning signs at the following
locations:
(1) parallel to and along the exterior boundaries of
the school's premises;
(2) at each roadway or way of access to the premises;
(3) for premises not fenced, at least every five hundred
feet along the exterior boundaries of the premises;
(4) at each entrance to the premises and building;
and
(5) at conspicuous places reasonably likely to be viewed
by all persons entering the premises.
(c) Each warning sign must:
(1) describe the offense of trafficking in persons
as provided under Texas Penal Code, §20A.02(a). The sign must
emphasize that an offense under Texas Penal Code, §20A.02, is
a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more
than 99 years or less than 25 years if it is shown on the trial of
the offense that the actor committed the offense in a location that
was:
(A) on the premises of or within 1,000 feet of the
premises of a school; or
(B) on premises or within 1,000 feet of premises where:
(i) an official school function was taking place; or
(ii) an event sponsored or sanctioned by the University
Interscholastic League was taking place;
(2) be written in English and Spanish;
(3) be at least 8.5 by 11 inches in size; and
(4) be properly maintained to ensure readability and
protection from the elements for outdoor signs.
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