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TX HB3744
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christian Manuel
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "intervenor" in the Code of Criminal Procedure for crime victims' compensation purposes by changing the qualifying action from preventing "criminally injurious conduct" to preventing "a criminal offense"
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An intervenor remains defined as someone killed or injured in a good faith effort to prevent a criminal offense, apprehend a suspected criminal, or aid a peace officer
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The amended definition applies only to actions taken by intervenors on or after the effective date; prior actions remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the definition of intervenor for purposes of crime victims' compensation.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/14/2025