HB 3360 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the protection and detention of a juvenile who engages in delinquent conduct or commits a felony offense while committed to the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; changing the eligibility for community supervision; redefining habitual felony conduct.

HB 3360 prohibits community supervision for juveniles charged with or convicted of a felony while under Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) custody, including those in TJJD halfway houses or secure facilities. It changes the definition of "habitual felony conduct" to require only one prior felony adjudication (instead of two) for a juvenile to be classified as a habitual offender. This bill directly affects juveniles aged 17+ who commit felonies while under TJJD supervision, removing their eligibility for community supervision or deferred adjudication. The policy changes also expand when prosecutors can refer juvenile felony cases to grand jury, including cases involving certain serious offenses like murder or sexual assault. These provisions aim to restrict leniency for juveniles who commit crimes while already under state juvenile justice oversight.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
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Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker
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Mar 21, 2025
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