Texas SB1386 amends the Government Code to protect witnesses from prosecution for truthful testimony and evidence provided in legislative proceedings.

Texas SB1386 amends Section 301.025 of the Government Code to ensure that witnesses cannot be prosecuted for any offense other than perjury or false statements if they testify truthfully before the legislature or a legislative committee. The bill also grants witnesses the right to counsel during such testimonies. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1386 amends the Government Code to protect witnesses from prosecution for truthful testimony and evidence provided in legislative proceedings.

Texas SB1386 amends Section 301.025 of the Government Code to ensure that witnesses cannot be prosecuted for any offense other than perjury or false statements if they testify truthfully before the legislature or a legislative committee. The bill also grants witnesses the right to counsel during such testimonies. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.