TX HB5564

Prohibits a grand jury from re-investigating a person for the same offense after a previous grand jury returned no bill of indictment, unless the state presents material evidence not previously known during the earlier investigation

Allows witnesses appearing before a grand jury, including accused or suspected persons, to have their attorney present in the grand jury room during questioning and to interrupt proceedings to consult with counsel outside the hearing of the grand jury

Requires prosecutors to present exculpatory evidence to the grand jury that is favorable to the accused, material to the offense, and in the state's possession or control

Expands recording requirements to include all grand jury statements by prosecutors and witness examinations (excluding deliberations), and provides accused persons with discovery rights to offense reports, witness statements, and other material evidence during the investigation

Permits accused persons to recover attorney's fees and related expenses if a court finds the prosecutor's position was not substantially justified and was vexatious, frivolous, or in bad faith, with governmental immunity waived for such awards