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TX HB75

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Smithee

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires magistrates to enter written findings in the record within 24 hours when they determine no probable cause exists to believe a person committed the offense for which they were arrested

  • Amends Article 15.17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure by adding new Subsection (h) establishing this documentation requirement

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; offenses committed before that date remain governed by prior law

  • Passed the Texas House on May 16, 2025 (94-38 vote) and the Senate on May 25, 2025 (27-4 vote)

Legislative Description

Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/19/2025
Criminal Jurisprudence3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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