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TX HB5066

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ann Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the state to compensate counties for forensic science expenses when a defendant charged with a felony is not released on bail pending trial

  • Adds new Article 17.54 to Chapter 17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

  • Applies only to compensation for confinement costs occurring on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of when the defendant was initially confined

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the reimbursement to a county for forensic science expenses associated with certain crimes.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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