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TX HB5108

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Salman Bhojani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires independent investigation materials related to deaths in custody to be retained as vital records under Texas Government Code
  • Amends Government Code Section 511.021 by adding a new subsection mandating compliance with state vital records retention requirements (Govt. Code 441.180(13)(c))
  • Applies to all records currently in custody of state or local agencies as of the effective date
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to maintenance of records of independent investigations of deaths in custody in accordance with state record retention requirements.

Corrections

Last Action

Left pending in subcommittee

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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