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 adjustments to existing laws regarding parole eligibility. It adds the new classification of attempted capital murder of a peace officer to the list of offenses that disqualify inmates from being released on parole or mandatory supervision. The changes 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, Penal Code 15, Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Penal Code 15, Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
Engrossed: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Penal Code 15, Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Penal Code 15, Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
Enrolled: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Government Code 71, Penal Code 15, Government Code 508, Government Code 51)