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TX HB2729
TX HB2729Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Section 508.281 of the Texas Government Code by adding a new provision that explicitly prohibits hearsay evidence from being used in hearings related to violations of release conditions from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Hearsay evidence is a legal term referring to statements made outside of court that are offered as proof of the matter being discussed, which are typically not allowed as direct evidence because they are considered unreliable. By adding this subsection, the bill ensures that only direct, first-hand testimony can be used when determining whether a person has violated their release conditions, potentially making these hearings more procedurally strict and protecting the rights of individuals on release from TDCJ. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving time for legal systems and practitioners to prepare for the new evidentiary standard.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2729 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02729I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02729I.htm |
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