Texas HB3603 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow evidence of extraneous offenses in certain family violence cases.

Texas HB3603 modifies the admissibility of evidence in criminal proceedings involving family violence offenses. It allows evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts committed by the defendant against the victim to be admitted for its bearing on relevant matters, including the state of mind of the defendant and victim, and the relationship between them. The bill applies to proceedings for offenses under specific chapters of the Penal Code and the Family Code.

Texas HB3603 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow evidence of extraneous offenses in certain family violence cases.

Texas HB3603 modifies the admissibility of evidence in criminal proceedings involving family violence offenses. It allows evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts committed by the defendant against the victim to be admitted for its bearing on relevant matters, including the state of mind of the defendant and victim, and the relationship between them. The bill applies to proceedings for offenses under specific chapters of the Penal Code and the Family Code.