Audrii Cunningham's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.

The Texas Legislature is considering Audrii's Law to strengthen sex offender registry laws after a child's murder.

Audrii’s Law, introduced in Texas, aims to expand sex offender registry requirements to include individuals convicted of child grooming, inspired by the murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham by Don Steven McDougal,

The new bill proposed by an East Texas Republican comes after Audrii Cunningham was brutally murdered last year.

East Texas State Rep. Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) filled a bill on Wednesday that would require anyone convicted of child grooming to register as a sex offender. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,