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TX SB2096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires pretrial hearings in criminal cases to be conducted within 30 days after a court determines that a defendant's competency has been restored

  • Amends Article 46B.084(d-1) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governing procedures following competency restoration

  • Maintains existing provision that the criminal case itself does not need to be finally resolved within any specific period

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the time period for conducting a pretrial hearing after a criminal defendant has been restored to competency.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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