Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 21 years of age.

HB 2055 amends Texas Penal Code sections to prohibit the death penalty for capital felony offenses committed by individuals younger than 21 years old, raising the age limit from 18 to 21. It mandates life imprisonment without parole as the sole sentencing option for these cases, regardless of whether the prosecution seeks the death penalty. The law applies to all pending or future criminal cases filed on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025), including offenses committed before that date. This change directly affects individuals under 21 who commit capital felonies, ensuring they cannot receive the death penalty and must serve life without parole.