Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 688: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.

In committee Last action March 4, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 688 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.