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TX HB5566

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits a grand jury from investigating or indicting a person for an offense if a previous grand jury already investigated and returned no bill of indictment for the same offense, unless the state presents material evidence not known during the prior investigation

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

  • Expands recording requirements for grand jury proceedings to include all statements made by the grand jury and prosecutor, as well as examination and testimony of all witnesses (previously only required recording of accused/suspected persons' testimony); deliberations remain exempt from recording

  • Makes identifying information of victims and witnesses confidential, including names, addresses, phone numbers, driver's license numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth, and bank account information

  • Applies to grand jury proceedings beginning on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to grand jury proceedings.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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