TX SB803

Allows judges to issue a summons instead of a warrant or capias for defendants who allegedly violate conditions of community supervision, upon request of the prosecutor, supervision officer, or at the judge's discretion

Establishes three methods for serving summons: personal delivery, leaving it with a suitable person at the defendant's residence, or mailing to the defendant's last known address

Requires judges to issue a warrant or capias if a defendant fails to appear in response to a summons

Clarifies that courts retain jurisdiction to hold violation hearings and take action on community supervision even after the supervision period expires, provided the state filed a motion and a capias or summons was issued before expiration

Applies to all persons on community supervision or deferred adjudication community supervision on or after September 1, 2025, regardless of when supervision began