TX SB1704

Requires sentencing courts to notify crime victims, guardians, or close relatives of deceased victims within 3 days of any modification or amendment to a defendant's sentence

Changes parole proceeding notifications from opt-in to automatic, requiring victims to be notified of parole proceedings and defendant releases unless they specifically waive this right

Eliminates the requirement for victims to request parole hearing notifications on victim impact statements, instead automatically providing notifications unless waived

Requires victims, witnesses, guardians, or close relatives to provide the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with email address, mailing address, and telephone number for notification purposes, and to update this information if it changes

Allows victims and witnesses who previously waived notification rights to later opt back in to receive notifications about defendant escapes, custody transfers, parole proceedings, and releases by notifying the department