Texas HB688 prohibits the death penalty for capital offenses committed by individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Texas HB688 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit the death penalty for capital offenses committed by individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill defines "intellectual disability" and mandates that a jury or judge determines if a defendant has such a disability. If determined, the defendant cannot receive the death penalty. The changes apply to trials commencing after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB688 prohibits the death penalty for capital offenses committed by individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Texas HB688 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit the death penalty for capital offenses committed by individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill defines "intellectual disability" and mandates that a jury or judge determines if a defendant has such a disability. If determined, the defendant cannot receive the death penalty. The changes apply to trials commencing after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.