Texas HB3165 increases penalties for sexual assault of a child and changes parole eligibility for certain offenders.

Texas HB3165 amends the state's criminal code to increase the penalty for the offense of sexual assault of a child. It also changes the eligibility for parole for certain persons convicted of that offense. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The bill specifies that inmates serving a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, or serving a sentence for specific offenses, are not eligible for parole.

Texas HB3165 increases penalties for sexual assault of a child and changes parole eligibility for certain offenders.

Texas HB3165 amends the state's criminal code to increase the penalty for the offense of sexual assault of a child. It also changes the eligibility for parole for certain persons convicted of that offense. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. The bill specifies that inmates serving a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, or serving a sentence for specific offenses, are not eligible for parole.