Texas HB2055 prohibits death penalty for individuals under 21 convicted of capital felonies.

Texas HB2055 amends the state's Penal Code to prohibit the death penalty for individuals under 21 years of age convicted of capital felonies. Instead, such individuals will face life imprisonment without parole. For those 21 and older, the potential penalties remain life imprisonment without parole or death if the state seeks the death penalty. The bill also mandates informing jurors of the sentencing options in capital felony trials. The changes apply to pending, appealed, or new cases but do not affect existing final convictions. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2055 prohibits death penalty for individuals under 21 convicted of capital felonies.

Texas HB2055 amends the state's Penal Code to prohibit the death penalty for individuals under 21 years of age convicted of capital felonies. Instead, such individuals will face life imprisonment without parole. For those 21 and older, the potential penalties remain life imprisonment without parole or death if the state seeks the death penalty. The bill also mandates informing jurors of the sentencing options in capital felony trials. The changes apply to pending, appealed, or new cases but do not affect existing final convictions. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.