House Bill No. 1762 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify the eligibility criteria for community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. The bill introduces a new definition of "illegal alien," specifying that it includes individuals who entered the U.S. without inspection or who failed to maintain their nonimmigrant status. Additionally, the bill stipulates that defendants who are classified as illegal aliens are not eligible for community supervision. This change is reflected in multiple sections of the Code, including Article 42A.053, Article 42A.056, Article 42A.102, and Article 42A.551, where the term "illegal alien" is inserted as a disqualifying factor for community supervision.

Furthermore, the bill removes certain language regarding eligibility criteria, such as the previous phrasing related to sentencing. It clarifies that a defendant sentenced to more than 10 years or who is an illegal alien is ineligible for community supervision. The changes will apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses committed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the law in effect at that time.