Tex. Penal Code Section 12.425
Penalties for Repeat and Habitual Felony Offenders on Trial for State Jail Felony


(a)

If it is shown on the trial of a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35 (State Jail Felony Punishment)(a) that the defendant has previously been finally convicted of two state jail felonies punishable under Section 12.35 (State Jail Felony Punishment)(a), on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a felony of the third degree.

(b)

If it is shown on the trial of a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35 (State Jail Felony Punishment)(a) that the defendant has previously been finally convicted of two felonies other than a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35 (State Jail Felony Punishment)(a), and the second previous felony conviction is for an offense that occurred subsequent to the first previous conviction having become final, on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a felony of the second degree.

(c)

If it is shown on the trial of a state jail felony for which punishment may be enhanced under Section 12.35 (State Jail Felony Punishment)(c) that the defendant has previously been finally convicted of a felony other than a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35 (State Jail Felony Punishment)(a), on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a felony of the second degree.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 3384), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 12.425 — Penalties for Repeat and Habitual Felony Offenders on Trial for State Jail Felony, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.­12.­htm#12.­425 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 13, 2024

§ 12.425’s source at texas​.gov