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

Texas House Bill 3360 (HB3360) was introduced in 2025 to address juvenile justice issues. The bill proposed: 1) Prohibiting community supervision (probation) for individuals aged 17 or older who commit a felony while in the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). 2) Redefining 'habitual felony conduct' to include juveniles who commit multiple felonies while under TJJD custody. 3) Enhancing protections and detention measures for juveniles engaging in delinquent conduct or committing felonies while in TJJD custody. The bill was left pending in a subcommittee on April 7, 2025, and did not progress further.

Media coverage on HB3360 was limited. Supporters likely viewed the bill as a necessary step to hold juveniles accountable for repeated offenses while in state custody, aiming to strengthen the juvenile justice system and deter delinquent behavior.

Critics may have argued that HB3360 could lead to harsher penalties for juveniles, potentially undermining rehabilitation efforts. Concerns might have been raised about the bill's impact on the juvenile justice system's focus on rehabilitation over punishment.