Texas HB2355 mandates law enforcement agencies to provide the attorney general with reports, including witness statements and criminal history.

Texas HB2355 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require law enforcement agencies to release reports, including witness statements and criminal history records, to the attorney general within 14 business days upon request. This information is intended to help the attorney general determine if a claimant or victim qualifies for compensation and the extent of their qualification. Notably, the information received by the attorney general under this provision is exempt from release under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2355 mandates law enforcement agencies to provide the attorney general with reports, including witness statements and criminal history.

Texas HB2355 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require law enforcement agencies to release reports, including witness statements and criminal history records, to the attorney general within 14 business days upon request. This information is intended to help the attorney general determine if a claimant or victim qualifies for compensation and the extent of their qualification. Notably, the information received by the attorney general under this provision is exempt from release under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.