HB 2792
AN ACT relating to a study on capital punishment in this state and to a
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will conduct a comprehensive study on capital punishment, examining the costs of death sentences compared to life without parole and analyzing the impact on different demographic groups and victims' and defendants' families. During the study period from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2029, the state will impose a moratorium on executions, and by December 1, 2028, the department must submit a detailed report of its findings to state leadership and legislators.
Bill Text
relating to a study on capital punishment in this state and to a BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. STUDY. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall conduct a study on capital punishment in this state by (1) the cost of sentencing a defendant to death compared to life without parole, including costs related to: (E) personnel and security; and (2) the impact of capital punishment on: (A) different demographic groups, including any (B) the families of the victim and defendant. SECTION 2. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2028, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall submit a report with the results of the study conducted under Section 1 of this Act to the governor, the lieutenant governor, each member of the legislature, and the Board of Pardons and Paroles. SECTION 3. MORATORIUM. The state may not execute an inmate on or after September 1, 2025, and before September 1, 2029. SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires September 1, 2029. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a study on capital punishment in this state and to a
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