Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: To Executive

HB 1871 — Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.

Last action — Effective on 9/1/25

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 15, 2025. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on June 20, 2025.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Texas statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 15.01, Penal Code, Section 508.145(a), Government Code, Section 508.145(d)(1), Government Code, Section 508.149(a), Government Code.

  • Section 15.01, Penal Code

    An → Except as provided by Subsection (e), an (e) If the offense attempted is capital murder of a peace officer under Section 19.03(a)(1), the offense is a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 25 years.

    amended

  • Section 508.145(a), Government Code

    (2) (3) (4) → Section 15.01, if the offense is punishable under Subsection (e) of that section; (2) (3) (4) (5)

    amended

  • Section 508.145(d)(1), Government Code

    (a)(1) → (a)(2)

    amended

  • Section 508.149(a), Government Code

    or → ; or (25) an offense under Section 15.01, Penal Code, punished under Subsection (e) of that section

    amended

Action History

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed in the Senate

  5. Signed in the House

  6. Reported enrolled

  7. Senate passage reported

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Record vote

  12. Three day rule suspended

  13. Record vote

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

  15. Record vote

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  17. Placed on intent calendar

  18. Co-sponsor authorized

  19. Committee report printed and distributed

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

  21. Vote taken in committee

  22. Testimony taken in committee

  23. Considered in public hearing

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  25. Posting rule suspended

  26. Referred to Criminal Justice

  27. Read first time

  28. Received from the House

  29. Reported engrossed

  30. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  31. Record vote

  32. Passed

  33. Read 3rd time

  34. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  35. Record vote

  36. Passed to engrossment

  37. Read 2nd time

  38. Placed on General State Calendar

  39. Considered in Calendars

  40. Committee report sent to Calendars

  41. Committee report distributed

  42. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  43. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  44. Considered in public hearing

  45. Recalled from subcommittee

  46. Left pending in subcommittee

  47. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  48. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  49. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  50. Referred directly to subcommittee by chair

  51. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

  52. Read first time

  53. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1871 do?
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
Who sponsors HB 1871?
HB 1871 is sponsored by Eddie Morales, David Cook, Wilson, Paul Dyson, Trey Wharton, AJ Louderback, Richard Hayes, David Lowe, and Alan Schoolcraft.
What is the current status of HB 1871?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 15, 2025. It awaits signature.
Where can I track HB 1871?
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