Texas HB3790 increases criminal penalties for certain offenses committed by aliens.

Texas HB3790 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require judges to make an affirmative finding if the defendant is an alien at the time of the offense. The bill also amends the Penal Code to increase the minimum term of imprisonment for certain offenses committed by aliens. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3790 increases criminal penalties for certain offenses committed by aliens.

Texas HB3790 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require judges to make an affirmative finding if the defendant is an alien at the time of the offense. The bill also amends the Penal Code to increase the minimum term of imprisonment for certain offenses committed by aliens. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.