TX HB1953

Requires prosecutors to notify crime victims of plea bargain agreements at least five business days before court presentation and to confer with victims regarding case disposition before courts accept guilty or nolo contendere pleas

Mandates at least five business days advance notice to victims of scheduled court proceedings, with immediate notification of any schedule changes or cancellations

Allows crime victims, guardians, or close relatives of deceased victims to assert their rights either orally or in writing, individually or through an attorney

Imposes a $1,000 civil penalty per violation on health care facilities that fail to offer sexual assault victims the opportunity to have an advocate present during forensic medical examinations, and may result in removal of SAFE-ready facility designation

Requires written victim rights notification within 10 days of indictment to include a statement that the prosecuting attorney does not represent the victim and information about the right to assert victim rights through an attorney