Texas HB867 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to change the rules for dismissing criminal cases by the state's attorney.

Texas HB867 amends Article 32.02 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action at any time, with court permission, by filing a written statement. The statement must be incorporated into the judgment of dismissal and include specific reasons for dismissal, such as lack of evidence or actual innocence.

Texas HB867 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to change the rules for dismissing criminal cases by the state's attorney.

Texas HB867 amends Article 32.02 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action at any time, with court permission, by filing a written statement. The statement must be incorporated into the judgment of dismissal and include specific reasons for dismissal, such as lack of evidence or actual innocence.