Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.

SB 1094 amends Texas jury instructions for capital sentencing cases, affecting juries deciding death penalty outcomes. It requires jurors to consider all evidence from both guilt and punishment phases, including background or circumstances that might reduce the severity of punishment. The bill mandates unanimous agreement for "yes" votes on death penalty issues and clarifies that jurors need not agree on which specific evidence supports a "no" vote. These changes apply only to cases beginning on or after September 1, 2025, leaving prior cases governed by existing law.