Texas HB3362 amends grand jury proceedings to require recording of testimony and certain disclosures to accused or suspected persons.

Texas HB3362 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to mandate that all statements made by the grand jury and the attorney representing the state, as well as the examination and testimony of witnesses, must be recorded by a stenographer or electronic device. However, deliberations of the grand jury are not to be recorded. The bill also requires the state to disclose certain documents and information to accused or suspected persons, including offense reports, witness statements, and tangible evidence, while prohibiting the disclosure of certain confidential information.

Texas HB3362 amends grand jury proceedings to require recording of testimony and certain disclosures to accused or suspected persons.

Texas HB3362 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to mandate that all statements made by the grand jury and the attorney representing the state, as well as the examination and testimony of witnesses, must be recorded by a stenographer or electronic device. However, deliberations of the grand jury are not to be recorded. The bill also requires the state to disclose certain documents and information to accused or suspected persons, including offense reports, witness statements, and tangible evidence, while prohibiting the disclosure of certain confidential information.