TX HB3779

Expands the definition of "conviction" for purposes of determining whether sentences should run concurrently or consecutively under Article 42.08 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

Includes as a conviction any case where a defendant was adjudged guilty, or entered a guilty or nolo contendere plea resulting in deferred adjudication community supervision

Applies the expanded definition regardless of whether a sentence was ever imposed, probated, or whether the defendant was subsequently discharged from community supervision

Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; offenses committed before that date remain governed by prior law

Takes effect September 1, 2025