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TX HB2934

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires that when resisting arrest (under Penal Code Section 38.03) is the sole charge, the complaint, information, or indictment must specify the underlying offense for which the person was being arrested

  • Adds new Article 21.151 to Chapter 21 of the Code of Criminal Procedure establishing this charging instrument requirement

  • Applies only to cases where the charging instrument is presented to the court on or after the effective date; cases filed before retain existing procedures

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/19/2025

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