Texas HB5108 mandates the retention of independent investigation materials as vital records for deaths in custody.

Texas HB5108 amends the Government Code to require that materials from independent investigations of deaths in custody be retained as vital records. This change aligns with state record retention requirements, ensuring that such materials are preserved in compliance with Government Code 441.180(13)(c). The amendment takes effect on September 1, 2025, affecting all records in the custody of state or local agencies on that date.

Texas HB5108 mandates the retention of independent investigation materials as vital records for deaths in custody.

Texas HB5108 amends the Government Code to require that materials from independent investigations of deaths in custody be retained as vital records. This change aligns with state record retention requirements, ensuring that such materials are preserved in compliance with Government Code 441.180(13)(c). The amendment takes effect on September 1, 2025, affecting all records in the custody of state or local agencies on that date.