Texas HB357 modifies eligibility for reduction or termination of community supervision for certain offenses.

Texas HB357 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to exclude certain defendants from eligibility for reduction or termination of community supervision. Specifically, it applies to defendants convicted of offenses under Sections 49.04-49.08 of the Penal Code, unless they complete a veterans treatment court program. It also excludes those convicted of offenses requiring sex offender registration or certain felonies. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB357 modifies eligibility for reduction or termination of community supervision for certain offenses.

Texas HB357 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to exclude certain defendants from eligibility for reduction or termination of community supervision. Specifically, it applies to defendants convicted of offenses under Sections 49.04-49.08 of the Penal Code, unless they complete a veterans treatment court program. It also excludes those convicted of offenses requiring sex offender registration or certain felonies. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.