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TX HB2282

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janie Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the reimbursement fee paid by convicted defendants for executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine from $50 to $75

  • Fee applies to defendants convicted of either felonies or misdemeanors and is paid to defray costs of peace officer services

  • Law enforcement agency that executed the warrant must request fee imposition within 15 days of execution; otherwise the processing agency may receive the fee

  • New fee amount applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain subject to the $50 fee

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/13/2025
Criminal Jurisprudence3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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