Bill > HB1762

This bill modifies the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to exclude "illegal aliens" from eligibility for various forms of community supervision (a type of alternative sentencing that allows offenders to remain in the community under specific conditions). The bill first defines an "illegal alien" as someone who either entered the United States without proper inspection or was admitted as a nonimmigrant but failed to maintain their legal status. The legislation then amends multiple sections of the criminal code to specifically prohibit illegal aliens from receiving community supervision, deferred adjudication community supervision, and other alternative sentencing options. These changes apply to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning that for offenses committed before that date, the previous legal standards will still apply. The bill effectively restricts sentencing alternatives for individuals without legal immigration status, potentially increasing the likelihood of direct imprisonment for qualifying offenses.

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