TX HB2792

Imposes a moratorium on executions in Texas from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2029

Requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to conduct a study comparing the costs of death sentences versus life without parole, including execution, food, housing, medicine, personnel, security, and appeals costs

Study must also analyze the impact of capital punishment on different demographic groups, including any disparities, and on families of both victims and defendants

Report with study results must be submitted by December 1, 2028, to the governor, lieutenant governor, all legislators, and the Board of Pardons and Paroles

Act expires automatically on September 1, 2029