Texas HB864 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish a procedure for a writ of habeas corpus based on new evidence.

Texas HB864 amends Chapter 11 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding Article 11.0732, which outlines the procedure for a writ of habeas corpus based on new evidence. This new evidence must not have been available at the time of the trial and must be material to the conviction. The new law applies only to applications filed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Applications filed before this date are governed by the law in effect at the time they were filed.

Texas HB864 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish a procedure for a writ of habeas corpus based on new evidence.

Texas HB864 amends Chapter 11 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding Article 11.0732, which outlines the procedure for a writ of habeas corpus based on new evidence. This new evidence must not have been available at the time of the trial and must be material to the conviction. The new law applies only to applications filed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Applications filed before this date are governed by the law in effect at the time they were filed.