TX SB1573

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from disclosing misconduct allegations against peace officers to prosecutors unless the allegations have been "finally adjudicated as sustained"

Bars prosecutors from considering unsubstantiated misconduct allegations when evaluating a peace officer's credibility as a witness in criminal proceedings

Defines misconduct allegations as not "finally adjudicated" if they are currently under appeal through administrative or judicial processes

Allows peace officers to dispute misconduct reports by filing a petition in district court, which must then hold a hearing to determine validity by preponderance of the evidence

Requires the court to notify prosecutors if a disputed allegation is found unsupported, after which prosecutors cannot consider that allegation in credibility evaluations

Takes effect September 1, 2025