Texas HB454 abolishes the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole for capital felonies.

Texas HB454 amends the state's Penal Code to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole for individuals convicted of capital felonies. The bill also modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to reflect this change, ensuring that all references to the death penalty are removed. The changes apply to criminal actions pending or on appeal as of the bill's effective date, but do not affect final convictions existing on that date. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses.

Texas HB454 abolishes the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole for capital felonies.

Texas HB454 amends the state's Penal Code to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole for individuals convicted of capital felonies. The bill also modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to reflect this change, ensuring that all references to the death penalty are removed. The changes apply to criminal actions pending or on appeal as of the bill's effective date, but do not affect final convictions existing on that date. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses.