TX SB2797

Requires defendants in criminal cases to disclose to prosecutors a written list of witnesses they expect to call, written or recorded witness statements, physical or documentary evidence they intend to use, relevant locations, and expert witness reports at least 30 days before jury selection

Defendants asserting statutory defenses or affirmative defenses under Penal Code Chapters 8 or 9 must provide written notice to prosecutors at least 30 days before trial when requested

Defendants asserting an alibi defense must provide prosecutors with the claimed location during the alleged offense and names of alibi witnesses at least 30 days before trial, if the state requests this information in writing

Prosecutors must disclose names of witnesses they intend to use to rebut an alibi defense at least 10 days before jury selection

Courts may order defendants to comply with discovery requirements, grant continuances, issue protective orders, or take other appropriate actions if defendants fail to provide required disclosures; applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025