Texas HB544 amends the Penal Code to allow consecutive sentencing for multiple offenses arising from the same criminal episode.

Texas HB544 modifies the Texas Penal Code to allow for consecutive sentencing when an accused is found guilty of more than one offense from the same criminal episode. This applies to specific offenses including those under Sections 49.07, 49.08, 21.02, 21.11, 22.011, 22.021, 25.02, 43.25, 21.15, 43.26, 20A.02, 20A.03, and 43.05. The law also applies to offenses against victims under 17 years old and those with affirmative findings under Article 42.0197. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB544 amends the Penal Code to allow consecutive sentencing for multiple offenses arising from the same criminal episode.

Texas HB544 modifies the Texas Penal Code to allow for consecutive sentencing when an accused is found guilty of more than one offense from the same criminal episode. This applies to specific offenses including those under Sections 49.07, 49.08, 21.02, 21.11, 22.011, 22.021, 25.02, 43.25, 21.15, 43.26, 20A.02, 20A.03, and 43.05. The law also applies to offenses against victims under 17 years old and those with affirmative findings under Article 42.0197. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.