TX HB2234

Raises the age of criminal responsibility in Texas from 17 to 18 years old, effective September 1, 2027, meaning 17-year-olds would be processed through the juvenile justice system rather than adult criminal courts

Extends juvenile court jurisdiction to cover individuals ages 18-19 who committed offenses before turning 18 and remain under juvenile court supervision, and allows juvenile probation to continue until age 19 (or age 20 for determinate sentences)

Updates numerous criminal offenses that reference age thresholds, changing "17 years of age or older" to "18 years of age or older" for offenses including online solicitation of minors, continuous sexual abuse, and criminal street gang activity

Requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Board to establish an advisory committee by December 1, 2025 to monitor and evaluate implementation of the law, including representatives from juvenile courts, probation departments, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and justice-involved individuals

May be cited as the "George Foreman Justice Act" and includes conforming amendments to the Family Code, Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Transportation Code, and Human Resources Code