Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5170: Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 5170 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses. Primary sponsor: A.J. Louderback (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: A.J. Louderback (Republican).