Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1871: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 1871 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision. Primary sponsor: Paul Dyson (Republican), Trey Wharton (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican), Terry Wilson (Republican), Cook, Charles Schwertner (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Dyson (Republican); Trey Wharton (Republican); A.J. Louderback (Republican); Terry Wilson (Republican); and 2 more. 9 co-sponsors.