H.B. No. 1871 amends the Penal Code and Government Code to increase the penalties for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Specifically, it establishes that if the attempted offense is capital murder of a peace officer, it will be classified as a first-degree felony, punishable by life imprisonment or a term of 25 to 99 years. Additionally, the bill modifies the eligibility criteria for parole and mandatory supervision, stating that inmates convicted of attempted capital murder of a peace officer will not be eligible for parole or mandatory supervision.

The bill also makes several amendments to existing laws regarding parole eligibility. It specifies that inmates serving sentences for certain serious offenses, including the newly classified attempted capital murder of a peace officer, will not be eligible for parole. The changes in law will only apply 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 be governed by the laws in effect at that time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Government Code 51, Government Code 508, Penal Code 15)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Government Code 51, Government Code 508, Penal Code 15)
Engrossed: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Government Code 51, Government Code 508, Penal Code 15)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Government Code 51, Government Code 508, Penal Code 15)
Enrolled: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Government Code 51, Government Code 508, Penal Code 15)