Texas HB3779 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine convictions for sentencing purposes.

Texas HB3779 amends Article 42.08 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine what constitutes a conviction for sentencing purposes. A defendant is considered convicted if they were found guilty or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere in return for a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision, regardless of whether the sentence was imposed or if the defendant was discharged from supervision. This change applies only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3779 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine convictions for sentencing purposes.

Texas HB3779 amends Article 42.08 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine what constitutes a conviction for sentencing purposes. A defendant is considered convicted if they were found guilty or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere in return for a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision, regardless of whether the sentence was imposed or if the defendant was discharged from supervision. This change applies only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.