Texas HB2237 abolishes the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole for capital felonies.

HB2237 amends the Texas Penal Code to eliminate the death penalty as a punishment for capital felonies. Instead, individuals found guilty of such crimes will be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, regardless of their age at the time of the offense. The bill also modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to reflect this change, including adjustments to jury instructions and the procedures for appointing counsel for indigent defendants.

Texas HB2237 abolishes the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole for capital felonies.

HB2237 amends the Texas Penal Code to eliminate the death penalty as a punishment for capital felonies. Instead, individuals found guilty of such crimes will be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, regardless of their age at the time of the offense. The bill also modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to reflect this change, including adjustments to jury instructions and the procedures for appointing counsel for indigent defendants.