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.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Salman Bhojani and 9 co-sponsors
HB 200 alters jury instructions and parole eligibility rules for Texans convicted of crimes as minors, changing when juvenile offenders can be considered for early release.
Received from the House
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