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TX HB2729

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits hearsay evidence from being admitted in hearings for individuals charged with violating conditions of their release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice

  • Amends Section 508.281 of the Government Code by adding a new subsection (g) establishing this evidentiary restriction

  • Applies to parole and mandatory supervision revocation hearings where alleged violations of release conditions are being adjudicated

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Corrections

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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