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TX HB2813

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Alders

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires prosecutors to notify crime victims of scheduled court proceedings at least 60 days before the proceeding date, when requested by the victim

  • If the court schedules a proceeding with less than 60 days' notice, prosecutors must notify the victim within 5 days of when the court sets the date

  • For emergency or expedited proceedings, prosecutors must notify victims as soon as practicable but no later than 24 hours after the court schedules the proceeding

  • Continues existing requirements that prosecutors notify victims of any changes to scheduled proceedings and filings requesting trial continuances

  • Applies only to proceedings scheduled on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to victim notification of certain scheduled court proceedings.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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