Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2777: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.

In committee Last action May 6, 2025: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

Plain-language summary

HB 2777 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. Primary sponsor: Toni Rose (Democratic), Jeff Leach (Republican), Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Joe Moody (Democratic), Charlie Geren (Republican). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Toni Rose (Democratic); Jeff Leach (Republican); Senfronia Thompson (Democratic); Joe Moody (Democratic); and 1 more. 25 co-sponsors.