H.B. No. 2306 amends the Government Code to modify the eligibility criteria for parole for certain inmates convicted of trafficking offenses involving child victims and disabled individuals. Specifically, it adds new provisions to Section 508.145(a) that make inmates serving sentences for specific trafficking offenses under Sections 20A.02 and 20A.03 ineligible for parole. The bill also updates the language regarding other offenses that affect parole eligibility, including the removal of certain references and the addition of new ones, ensuring that those convicted of serious trafficking crimes face stricter parole conditions.

Additionally, the bill repeals Article 42.01991 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 508.145(c-1) of the Government Code, streamlining the legal framework surrounding parole eligibility. 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 continue to be governed by the existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03 (Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
House Committee Report: Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03 (Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
Engrossed: Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03 (Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03 (Government Code 508, Government Code 51)
Enrolled: Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03 (Government Code 508, Government Code 51)