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Committee on Criminal Justice Unanimously Passes SB 990 for Young Victims

Summary by The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram
AUSTIN — Today, Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) passed Senate Bill 990 (SB 990) unanimously through the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice by Chairman Flores immediately calling it for a vote, expanding Capital Murder Protections to Victims Aged 10-15. This critical legislation strengthens Texas’ capital murder statute by ensuring that those who commit heinous crimes against children face the maximum penalty under state law.
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The Sulphur Springs News-Telegram broke the news in Sulphur Springs, United States on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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