SB614

Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer certain cases to the office of capital and forensic writs.

Vetoed·6/22/25

Texas SB614 amends the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer cases to the office of capital and forensic writs.

Texas SB614 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer cases related to investigations under specific subsections to the office of capital and forensic writs. This change is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

128 Yea

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12 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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8 Absent

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Calendar

May 13, 2025

8:00 AM

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Criminal Justice Committee Hearing

History

Jun 22, 2025

Vetoed by the Governor

Jun 1, 2025

House

Signed in the House

Jun 1, 2025

Sent to the Governor