Texas HB4254 allows the state to appeal mistrial orders in felony cases and other specific court orders.

Texas HB4254 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the state to appeal certain orders in criminal cases. The state can appeal orders that dismiss indictments, modify judgments, grant new trials, or terminate trials after the jury is sworn. The state can also appeal sentences deemed illegal, orders granting writs of habeas corpus, and orders exempting or terminating registration obligations. The state must appeal within 20 days, and the court of appeals must prioritize these appeals. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4254 allows the state to appeal mistrial orders in felony cases and other specific court orders.

Texas HB4254 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the state to appeal certain orders in criminal cases. The state can appeal orders that dismiss indictments, modify judgments, grant new trials, or terminate trials after the jury is sworn. The state can also appeal sentences deemed illegal, orders granting writs of habeas corpus, and orders exempting or terminating registration obligations. The state must appeal within 20 days, and the court of appeals must prioritize these appeals. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.