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TX SB3073
TX SB3073Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
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Introduced
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure by requiring magistrates to create written documentation within 24 hours of determining that no probable cause exists for an arrest. Specifically, when a magistrate concludes that there is insufficient evidence to justify the arrest of a person, they must enter written findings supporting that conclusion into the official record within one day of making the determination. The new requirement aims to enhance transparency and documentation in criminal proceedings by mandating a formal written explanation when probable cause is not found. The bill will apply only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning that for any offenses that occurred prior to that date, the existing legal standards will continue to apply. This legislation provides a clear procedural guideline for magistrates to follow when dismissing criminal charges due to a lack of probable cause.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (62)
Joan Huffman (R)*,
John Smithee (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Brian Birdwell (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
David Cook (R),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Paul Dyson (R),
James Frank (R),
Gary Gates (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Andy Hopper (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Phil King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Stan Lambert (R),
Mitch Little (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
David Lowe (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
John Lujan (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Don McLaughlin (R),
John McQueeney (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Morgan Meyer (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Brent Money (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
David Spiller (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Denise Villalobos (R),
Trey Wharton (R),
Last Action
Postponed 6/5/25 10:00 AM (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB3073 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03073H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB03073H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03073E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03073S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/SB03073I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/SB03073I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB03073I.htm |
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