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TX SB53
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Requires notice in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness to be delivered personally by a constable or sheriff of the county, rather than simply "in person" by any means
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Allows filing of reproduced, photocopied, or electronically transmitted copies of court papers with the county clerk, with filers required to maintain possession of original signed copies and make them available for inspection upon request
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Eliminates the previous 72-hour deadline requirement for filing original signed documents after submitting electronic or photocopied versions
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Repeals Section 571.014(d) of the Health and Safety Code
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 30-0 on April 10, 2025 and House 136-0 on May 24, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025