Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.

SB 3031 changes Texas law to increase penalties for certain aggravated assault cases, making them first-degree felonies instead of second-degree. It specifically elevates the charge when the assault involves: using a deadly weapon causing serious injury to family members or causing brain/spine injuries; targeting public servants, witnesses, process servers, or security officers; discharging firearms at occupied buildings/vehicles; or occurring during a mass shooting. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect cases that occurred before that date. This law directly impacts defendants committing aggravated assault under these specified circumstances and provides enhanced legal protections for the affected victim groups.