Texas HB3166 allows courts to grant commutations for certain inmates and outlines victims' rights regarding such motions.

HB3166 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow a court to grant a commutation of punishment for an inmate on the motion of the attorney representing the state. The court may reduce the inmate's sentence to less than the statutory minimum for the offense, including ordering immediate release. The court may not increase a sentence under this chapter. The attorney representing the state may withdraw the motion, and if withdrawn, the court cannot grant a commutation based on that motion.

Texas HB3166 allows courts to grant commutations for certain inmates and outlines victims' rights regarding such motions.

HB3166 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow a court to grant a commutation of punishment for an inmate on the motion of the attorney representing the state. The court may reduce the inmate's sentence to less than the statutory minimum for the offense, including ordering immediate release. The court may not increase a sentence under this chapter. The attorney representing the state may withdraw the motion, and if withdrawn, the court cannot grant a commutation based on that motion.