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TX HB2582

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lacey Hull

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands victim notification rights to include information about the county where a paroled defendant must reside and nonconfidential parole conditions, such as prohibitions on going near the victim's home or work and requirements to complete battering intervention programs

  • Entitles victims to be notified of any new criminal charges against the defendant while on parole (if the department is aware), any warrants issued for the defendant's return under Section 508.251, and any revocation of the defendant's parole

  • Extends these parole-related information rights to victim advocates, allowing them to obtain this information on behalf of the victim

  • Exempts information provided to victims under Article 56A.051 from the confidentiality restrictions in Section 508.313 of the Government Code

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, advocate for a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim to certain information regarding a defendant's parole.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/7/2025
Criminal Jurisprudence3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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