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This bill modifies judicial training requirements by allowing judges or judicial officers to be exempt from mandatory training on family violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and child abuse if they file an affidavit stating that they do not hear cases involving these types of sensitive legal matters. Specifically, the bill amends Section 22.110 of the Government Code to add a new subsection that permits judges to opt out of the training by submitting a sworn statement declaring they do not handle such cases. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is required to adopt rules implementing this new exemption, and the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. The provision appears designed to provide flexibility for judges whose dockets do not regularly include these specific types of cases, potentially reducing mandatory training requirements for judges who do not frequently encounter such sensitive legal matters.

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