Texas HB4718 modifies assault punishment for individuals under emergency detention or commitment for mental health services.

Texas HB4718 amends the Texas Penal Code to exclude certain individuals from increased assault punishment. Specifically, the bill states that the higher punishment does not apply if the offense is committed by someone being apprehended or detained for emergency mental health detention, or by someone for whom an application for court-ordered mental health services is pending or who is currently committed to a mental health facility. This change applies only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4718 modifies assault punishment for individuals under emergency detention or commitment for mental health services.

Texas HB4718 amends the Texas Penal Code to exclude certain individuals from increased assault punishment. Specifically, the bill states that the higher punishment does not apply if the offense is committed by someone being apprehended or detained for emergency mental health detention, or by someone for whom an application for court-ordered mental health services is pending or who is currently committed to a mental health facility. This change applies only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.