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TX HB2355
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caroline Fairly
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AI Summary
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Amends Article 56B.058(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to explicitly include reports released to the attorney general under Article 56B.054(f) within the confidentiality protections for crime victims' compensation fund applications
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All applications, documents, summaries, and records related to crime victims' compensation claims are protected from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Government Code), with limited exceptions
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Protected records are also shielded from disclosure, discovery, subpoena, or other legal compulsion for release, with limited exceptions
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Passed the House on April 25, 2025, with a vote of 128-0, and the Senate on May 23, 2025, with a vote of 31-0
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the disclosure or release of certain information received by the attorney general regarding an application for compensation from the crime victims' compensation fund.
Law Enforcement
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025