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TX SB3073

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Huffman

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires magistrates to enter written findings in the record within 24 hours when they determine no probable cause exists to believe a person committed the offense for which they were arrested

  • Amends Article 15.17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding new Subsection (h) establishing this documentation requirement

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date, with prior offenses governed by former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Postponed 6/5/25 10:00 AM

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence5/15/2025
Criminal Justice5/13/2025

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