HB 357

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HB 357 seeks to amend Article 42A.701(g) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. It adjusts the eligibility criteria for defendants seeking a reduction or termination of community supervision. Specifically, the bill excludes individuals convicted of certain offenses (such as those under Sections 49.04-49.08 of the Texas Penal Code, sex offenses requiring registration, and specific felonies under Article 42A.054) unless they complete a veterans treatment court program, where applicable. The bill applies prospectively from its effective date, September 1, 2025.
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