Texas SB1272 increases penalties for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and changes parole eligibility.

Texas SB1272 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the penalty for attempted capital murder of a peace officer, classifying it as a first-degree felony. The bill also modifies the Government Code to specify that certain inmates are ineligible for parole, including those convicted of this offense. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1272 increases penalties for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and changes parole eligibility.

Texas SB1272 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the penalty for attempted capital murder of a peace officer, classifying it as a first-degree felony. The bill also modifies the Government Code to specify that certain inmates are ineligible for parole, including those convicted of this offense. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.