Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by an alien.

HB 3790 increases criminal penalties for certain offenses committed by non-citizens (aliens) in Texas. If a court finds a defendant was an alien at the time of the offense (excluding traffic violations punishable by fine only), the penalty escalates to the next higher category: first-degree felonies now carry a minimum 7-year sentence, and Class A misdemeanors require at least 180 days in jail. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not change what constitutes a crime. This bill directly affects non-citizens convicted of qualifying offenses in Texas courts.