Texas HB2717 provides equalizing compensation for wrongfully imprisoned persons who received compensation before September 1, 2009.

Texas HB2717 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide equalizing compensation for individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned and received compensation before September 1, 2009. Eligible individuals must file an application with the comptroller by September 1, 2028. The comptroller will make payments within 30 days of determining eligibility. This compensation is based on a present value sum, calculated as the amount the individual would have received on September 1, 2009, minus any compensation received before that date. The provision expires on September 1, 2029.

Texas HB2717 provides equalizing compensation for wrongfully imprisoned persons who received compensation before September 1, 2009.

Texas HB2717 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide equalizing compensation for individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned and received compensation before September 1, 2009. Eligible individuals must file an application with the comptroller by September 1, 2028. The comptroller will make payments within 30 days of determining eligibility. This compensation is based on a present value sum, calculated as the amount the individual would have received on September 1, 2009, minus any compensation received before that date. The provision expires on September 1, 2029.