Texas HB200 modifies parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed under 18, excluding certain cases.

Texas HB200 introduces changes to parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed before turning 18. It mandates parole panels to assess the inmate's growth and maturity, considering their diminished culpability and capacity for change. The bill also requires the board to adopt a policy that includes the inmate's age at the time of the offense as a mitigating factor. It excludes inmates serving sentences for specific offenses and those found guilty of certain crimes. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Texas HB200 modifies parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed under 18, excluding certain cases.

Texas HB200 introduces changes to parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed before turning 18. It mandates parole panels to assess the inmate's growth and maturity, considering their diminished culpability and capacity for change. The bill also requires the board to adopt a policy that includes the inmate's age at the time of the offense as a mitigating factor. It excludes inmates serving sentences for specific offenses and those found guilty of certain crimes. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.