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TX HB1853

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Moody

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes confidentiality protections for identifying information about persons or entities that manufacture, transport, test, procure, compound, prescribe, dispense, or provide substances or supplies used in executions, making this information subject to public disclosure

  • Maintains confidentiality protections for persons who directly participate in execution procedures, including those who use or administer substances during the execution

  • Amends both Section 552.1081 of the Government Code and Article 43.14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to distinguish between execution participants (confidential) and material suppliers (public)

  • Applies only to public information requests received on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the availability of certain information regarding persons who provide materials used in the execution of a convict.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Corrections

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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