Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 200: Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility and the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.

Passed one chamber Last action May 8, 2025: Received from the House

Plain-language summary

HB 200 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility and the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility. Primary sponsor: Brad Buckley (Republican), Cook, Venton Jones (Democratic), Jo Jones (Democratic), Cody Vasut (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): Received from the House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brad Buckley (Republican); Cook; Venton Jones (Democratic); Jo Jones (Democratic); and 1 more. 6 co-sponsors.