Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings, the treatment of children placed in or committed to a juvenile facility, and certain offenses or conduct committed by a child or by a person placed in or committed to certain juvenile facilities; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

HB 31 modifies Texas juvenile justice procedures to improve treatment for youth in facilities. It prohibits staff from using chemical dispensing devices (like pepper spray) in juvenile facilities and requires annual audits to track use-of-force incidents, identify policy gaps, and ensure compliance with de-escalation protocols. The bill also defines "mitigating evidence" to consider youth development factors - such as diminished culpability and capacity for change - during legal proceedings. These changes directly affect children in Texas juvenile facilities, facility staff, and oversight bodies like the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.