Criminal Procedure

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to rapid DNA analysis performed by certain law enforcement agencies and the content of certain DNA databases. [SB-2460] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to rapid DNA analysis performed by certain law enforcement agencies and the content of certain DNA databases.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Creighton Postponed 7/28/25 10:00 Am on 05/27/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to hate crimes, including criminal and civil liability for those crimes and the hate crime prevention grant program; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-4982] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Grants ]
Relating to hate crimes, including criminal and civil liability for those crimes and the hate crime prevention grant program; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vikki Goodwin Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer. [SB-2560] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations. [HB-4956] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carrie Isaac Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant. [HB-4915] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Poverty ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Moody Placed On General State Calendar on 05/13/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft. [SB-2569] [Law Enforcement ] [Drones ] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Flores Effective Immediately on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. [SB-2557] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication assault in certain circumstances. [HB-4883] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication assault in certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Olcott Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the disposition of a seized weapon belonging to a person who is not prosecuted or convicted for an offense involving the weapon. [HB-4933] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the disposition of a seized weapon belonging to a person who is not prosecuted or convicted for an offense involving the weapon.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Curry Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/10/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer. [SB-2570] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Effective Immediately on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. [HB-4957] [Elections ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the requirement for certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct; increasing an administrative penalty. [SB-2536] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Ethics ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the requirement for certain administrators of certain educational entities to report certain educator misconduct; increasing an administrative penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris Miles Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses, stalking, or a violation of a protective order or condition of bond. [HB-4918] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses, stalking, or a violation of a protective order or condition of bond.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Johnson Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense. [HB-5041] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Tinderholt Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the disclosure of confidential juvenile records to a managed assigned counsel program. [HB-4885] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the disclosure of confidential juvenile records to a managed assigned counsel program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Vetoed By The Governor on 06/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. [HB-4911] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Caroline Fairly Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 04/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting or the offense of cockfighting. [SB-2426] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting or the offense of cockfighting.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 03/25/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the acquisition or use of certain foreign equipment or services by a governmental entity. [HB-41] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the acquisition or use of certain foreign equipment or services by a governmental entity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Considered In Calendars on 05/09/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus. [HB-115] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cook Statement(s) Of Vote Recorded In Journal on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the criminal procedures related to children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors. [HB-4846] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the criminal procedures related to children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Hayes Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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