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TX HB1871
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Dyson
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AI Summary
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Attempted capital murder of a peace officer becomes a first degree felony punishable by 25 years to life imprisonment (or up to 99 years), creating an exception to the standard rule that attempt offenses are one category lower than the completed offense
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Inmates convicted of attempted capital murder of a peace officer are permanently ineligible for parole release
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Inmates convicted of this offense are also ineligible for mandatory supervision release
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The enhanced penalties apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the House 108-35 on May 7, 2025, and the Senate 27-4 on May 27, 2025
Legislative Description
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.
Crimes
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025