Texas HB1871 increases penalties for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and changes parole eligibility.

Texas HB1871 amends the state's Penal Code to increase the penalty for attempted capital murder of a peace officer, classifying it as a first-degree felony. The bill also modifies the Government Code to restrict parole eligibility for inmates convicted of certain offenses, including attempted capital murder of a peace officer. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1871 increases penalties for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and changes parole eligibility.

Texas HB1871 amends the state's Penal Code to increase the penalty for attempted capital murder of a peace officer, classifying it as a first-degree felony. The bill also modifies the Government Code to restrict parole eligibility for inmates convicted of certain offenses, including attempted capital murder of a peace officer. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.