Bill > SB1272

This bill modifies Texas law to increase penalties and restrict parole eligibility for individuals who attempt to commit capital murder of a peace officer. Specifically, the bill amends the Penal Code to establish that an attempted capital murder of a peace officer is now a first-degree felony, punishable by life imprisonment or a term of 25 to 99 years. Additionally, the bill changes provisions in the Government Code to make individuals convicted of this specific type of attempted capital murder ineligible for parole and mandatory supervision. These changes mean that someone who attempts to kill a peace officer with the intent of committing capital murder will face significantly 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.

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