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TX HB2282
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janie Lopez
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AI Summary
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Increases the reimbursement fee paid by convicted defendants for executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine from $50 to $75
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Fee applies to defendants convicted of either felonies or misdemeanors and is paid to defray costs of peace officer services
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Law enforcement agency that executed the warrant must request fee imposition within 15 days of execution; otherwise the processing agency may receive the fee
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New fee amount applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain subject to the $50 fee
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Passed the House on May 7, 2025 (100-43) and Senate on May 25, 2025 (21-10)
Legislative Description
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025