Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HB2306: Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals.
Status: Signed into law, June 20, 2025
What the bill says
An act relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals.
From the enrolled text, May 27, 2025:
AN ACT relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 508.145(a), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) An inmate is not eligible for release on parole if the inmate is under sentence of death, serving a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, or serving a sentence for any of the following offenses under the Penal ] [ADDED: (2)]Section 20A.03, if the offense is based partly or wholly on conduct constituting an offense under Section 20A.02(a)(5), (6), (7), or (8); [ [ADDED: (4)][[DELETED: (3)]] Section 22.021, if the offense is punishable under Subsection (f) of that section; or [ADDED: (5)][[DELETED: (4)]] Section 51.03 or 51.04. SECTION 2. Section 508.145(d)(1), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (d)(1) This subsection applies only to an inmate who is serving a sentence for: (A) an offense described by Article 42A.054(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, other than an offense under Section 19.03, Penal Code, or an offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code, that is described by Subsection (a)(1) or[ (B) an offense for which the judgment contains an affirmative finding under Article 42A.054(c) or (d), Code of Criminal Procedure; or (C) an …
Sponsors
- Denise Villalobos (R, HD-034) · primary sponsor
- Terri Leo-Wilson (R, HD-023)
- Ellen Troxclair (R, HD-019)
- David Cook (R, HD-096)
- Mihaela Plesa (D, HD-070)
- Daniel Alders (R, HD-006)
- Jeff Barry (R, HD-029)
- Keith Bell (R, HD-004)
- Salman Bhojani (D, HD-092)
- Brad Buckley (R, HD-054)
- Ben Bumgarner (R, HD-063)
- Angie Button (R, HD-112)
Latest actions
- : Effective on 9/1/25
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Sent to the Governor
- : Signed in the Senate
- : Signed in the House
- : Reported enrolled
- : Senate passage reported
- : Passed
- : Read 3rd time
- : Record vote
Votes
- Criminal Justice Committee Vote (Out of committee): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Corrections Committee Vote (Out of committee): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Rules suspended-Three day rule (May 26, 2025): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Read 3rd time (May 26, 2025): 30 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#1273 (May 2, 2025): 140 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#1272 (May 2, 2025): 138 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Disabilities, Persons with, Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment, Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual, Minors--Crimes Against, Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons
Common questions
- What is HB2306?
- HB2306 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals.
- What does HB2306 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals.
- What is the status of HB2306?
- Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB2306?
- Denise Villalobos (R, HD-034), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2306?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB02306
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