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TX SB761
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Juan Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Requires courts to verify before accepting guilty or no contest pleas that prosecutors have both notified victims of plea bargain terms and conferred with victims regarding case disposition
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Mandates prosecutors provide victims at least 5 business days notice before court proceedings, with immediate notification of any cancellations or rescheduling
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Grants sexual assault victims the right to have an attorney present during investigative interviews, and allows all crime victims to assert their rights through an attorney
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Requires health care facilities conducting forensic medical examinations to document whether a sexual assault advocate was offered to the victim, whether one was available, and reasons if the offer was not extended
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Adds explicit notification requirement that prosecutors must inform victims they do not legally represent the victim, guardian, or close relative of a deceased victim
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Applies to criminally injurious conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/27/2025