Texas HB2539 creates a criminal offense for prosecutorial misconduct.

Texas HB2539 amends the Penal Code to create a new criminal offense for prosecutorial misconduct. This offense applies to prosecuting attorneys or those working on their behalf who intentionally fail to disclose information required by law, leading to the wrongful conviction of an actually innocent defendant. Additionally, it criminalizes the intentional obstruction of a defendant's exoneration when the prosecutor knows the defendant is innocent. Such offenses are classified as second-degree felonies. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2539 creates a criminal offense for prosecutorial misconduct.

Texas HB2539 amends the Penal Code to create a new criminal offense for prosecutorial misconduct. This offense applies to prosecuting attorneys or those working on their behalf who intentionally fail to disclose information required by law, leading to the wrongful conviction of an actually innocent defendant. Additionally, it criminalizes the intentional obstruction of a defendant's exoneration when the prosecutor knows the defendant is innocent. Such offenses are classified as second-degree felonies. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.