House Bill No. 3360 aims to strengthen the legal framework for the protection and detention of juveniles involved in delinquent conduct or felony offenses while under the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. The bill introduces provisions that disqualify defendants from community supervision if they are charged with or convicted of a felony committed after turning 17 while in custody, residing in a halfway house, or placed in a secure facility. It also redefines "habitual felony conduct" to require only one prior adjudication for felony conduct instead of two and clarifies the referral process to a grand jury for habitual felony conduct cases.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing laws regarding juvenile dispositions, allowing for case transfers to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice if violations occur post-18th birthday, and mandates that hearings for such transfers be recorded. It establishes criteria for extending custody for juveniles alleged to have engaged in delinquent conduct during their commitment and allows the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to involve the Special Prosecution Unit in hearings for youths violating release conditions. The bill also amends the Human Resources Code and the Penal Code to address discharge conditions for children committed to the department and includes electronic monitoring requirements for juvenile probation and placements. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to offenses committed or conduct occurring on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 51.02, Family Code 53.045, Family Code 54.05, Family Code 54.051, Family Code 54.052, Subchapter E, Chapter , Government Code 245.051, Human Resources Code 244.014, Human Resources Code 245.051, Human Resources Code 245.151, Penal Code 38.112, Family Code 51.031 (Family Code 53, Human Resources Code 244, Family Code 54, Penal Code 38, Family Code 51, Human Resources Code 245, Subchapter E, Chapter , Government Code 245)