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TX HB2854
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rafael Anchia
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AI Summary
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Cited as the Pokuaa-Flowers Act, requires parolees and mandatory supervision releasees convicted of certain serious offenses (listed in Article 42A.054(a), Code of Criminal Procedure) who are subject to electronic monitoring to obtain prior approval from their parole officer before visiting a general hospital for non-medical purposes
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Releasees must specify the date, time, and reason for any requested hospital visit; medical treatment and emergency care visits are exempt from the approval requirement
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Parole officers who approve hospital visits must promptly notify the hospital's chief law enforcement officer or local law enforcement agency of the planned visit date and time
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Department of State Health Services must establish and maintain an annual electronic database containing contact information for law enforcement at all general hospitals in Texas
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Provides liability protections for both the parole department and general hospitals for damages resulting from releasee visits, except in cases of gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.
Electronic Information Systems
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025