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TX SB1220
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Criminal trial courts in Texas are not required to wait for exhaustion of civil or administrative remedies before exercising subject matter jurisdiction over criminal cases, unless a statute expressly provides otherwise
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Adds new Section 23.002 to Subchapter A, Chapter 23 of the Government Code
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Applies retroactively to criminal actions commenced before, on, or after the effective date
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025
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Passed the Senate on April 10, 2025 (26-4) and the House on May 21, 2025 (127-10)
Legislative Description
Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025