Texas HB651 abolishes the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment or life without parole for capital felonies.

Texas HB651 amends the Penal Code to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment or life without parole for capital felonies. Specifically, it mandates life imprisonment for those under 18 at the time of the offense and life without parole for those 18 or older. The bill also modifies jury instructions and procedures, including informing jurors of the mandatory sentences. It repeals several provisions related to the death penalty and changes the punishment for offenses under the Government Code.

Texas HB651 abolishes the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment or life without parole for capital felonies.

Texas HB651 amends the Penal Code to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment or life without parole for capital felonies. Specifically, it mandates life imprisonment for those under 18 at the time of the offense and life without parole for those 18 or older. The bill also modifies jury instructions and procedures, including informing jurors of the mandatory sentences. It repeals several provisions related to the death penalty and changes the punishment for offenses under the Government Code.