Relating to the deadline for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to take custody of certain persons confined in a county jail.

HB 2085 sets a 45-day deadline for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to take custody of individuals convicted of felonies and sentenced to death, prison, or state jail confinement who are currently held in county jails. It requires TDCJ to assume custody no later than the 45th day after all required legal documents are certified under state law. This bill directly affects county jail inmates awaiting transfer to state facilities and applies only to people confined on or after September 1, 2025. The change modifies the existing timeline for TDCJ custody transfers but does not alter the underlying legal requirements for document certification.