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TX SB1120
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Juan Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "victim" in the Code of Criminal Procedure to include victims of family violence, stalking, and violations of protective orders or bond conditions that involve assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, or stalking
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Grants victims of family violence, stalking, and protective order violations new rights including disclosure of evidence collected during investigations, notification when evidence is submitted to crime labs, and the right to confer with prosecutors regarding case disposition decisions
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Enhances parole notification rights for victims to include information about the defendant's county of residence, parole conditions (such as stay-away orders and battering intervention program requirements), any new charges filed while on parole, warrants issued, and parole revocations
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Extends the duration of protective orders until two years after: a final divorce decree, a final order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, or the final disposition of a criminal case involving family violence
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Allows victim advocates to obtain parole-related information on behalf of victims, and prohibits victims from designating the person charged with the offense to receive notifications
Legislative Description
Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses, stalking, or a violation of a protective order or condition of bond and to the duration of certain protective orders.
Crimes
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025