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TX HB3330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "the state" for discovery purposes to include both the prosecuting attorney and any law enforcement agency that filed or investigated matters in the case

  • Requires defendants to submit "timely and specific written" discovery requests, changing the standard from evidence "material to any matter" to evidence "relevant to any fact of consequence" in the case

  • Allows courts to limit discovery requests upon motion by the state if the request is unduly broad/burdensome, implicates victim or witness security and privacy interests, and the requested items are not reasonably necessary to the defense

  • Creates a discovery conference process that parties may request no later than 20 days before jury selection to resolve discovery disputes, with failure to promptly address missing discovery being considered when determining remedies

  • Restricts courts from suppressing evidence for discovery violations unless the noncomplying party knowingly withheld information, or the violation caused actual prejudice and other remedies have been exhausted

Legislative Description

Relating to discovery in a criminal case.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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