The bill, H.B. No. 357, amends Article 42A.701(g) of the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding a defendant's eligibility for reduction or termination of community supervision. The amendment specifies that the article does not apply to defendants convicted of certain offenses, including those under Sections 49.04-49.08 of the Penal Code, unless they successfully complete a veterans treatment court program under Chapter 124 of the Government Code. Additionally, it maintains the exclusions for sex offender registration offenses and certain felonies as previously outlined.

The changes introduced by this bill will only affect individuals placed on community supervision for offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Those who committed offenses prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing laws at the time of their offense. This ensures that the new provisions do not retroactively alter the legal standing of individuals who were already subject to community supervision before the bill's enactment.