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TX HB1871
TX HB1871Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Texas law regarding attempted capital murder of a peace officer by increasing criminal penalties and restricting parole and mandatory supervision eligibility. Specifically, the bill elevates the punishment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer from a lower category offense to a first-degree felony, which now carries a mandatory prison sentence of 25 to 99 years or life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The bill also adds this specific type of attempted murder to the list of offenses that make an inmate ineligible for parole and mandatory supervision. These changes mean that individuals convicted of attempting to kill a peace officer will face more severe legal consequences, including longer mandatory prison terms and reduced opportunities for early release. The modifications to the law will apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, ensuring that the new penalties do not retroactively affect previously committed crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
David Cook (R)*,
Paul Dyson (R)*,
A.J. Louderback (R)*,
Charles Schwertner (R)*,
Trey Wharton (R)*,
Terry Wilson (R)*,
Donna Campbell (R),
Brent Hagenbuch (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Adam Hinojosa (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
David Lowe (R),
Eddie Morales (D),
Charles Perry (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1871 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01871F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01871S.htm |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB01871E.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01871E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01871E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01871H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB01871H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01871I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01871I.htm |
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