Texas 89th Legislature
Criminal Procedure--defense Counsel
3
Bills Enacted
3
Bill Authors
3 bills (100%) have bipartisan support.
Criminal Procedure--defense Counsel Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 21
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3 days with filingsNov 21 - Aug 15
2
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
2
Regular
1
2nd Special
67%
Democrat
33%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
low3
Cost Impact
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
HB1445
Relating to the compensation of counsel appointed to provide representation and services to indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile proceedings.
Relating to the compensation of counsel appointed to provide representation and services to indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile proceedings.
Author: Ana HernandezRegular Session
SB11
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
Author: Tan Parker2nd Special Session
SB1372
Relating to access to the crime laboratory portal.
Relating to access to the crime laboratory portal.
Author: Juan HinojosaRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on criminal procedure--defense counsel passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to criminal procedure--defense counsel. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of criminal procedure--defense counsel policy in Texas.
- Did criminal procedure--defense counsel bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Criminal Procedure--defense Counsel legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most criminal procedure--defense counsel bills?
- The leading authors of criminal procedure--defense counsel legislation include Rep. Ana Hernandez (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Tan Parker (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on criminal procedure--defense counsel issues during the 89th Legislature.
- What subjects are related to criminal procedure--defense counsel in Texas law?
- Criminal Procedure--defense Counsel legislation frequently overlaps with Criminal Procedure, Criminal Procedure--general, Crime Victims. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for criminal procedure--defense counsel legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 3 criminal procedure--defense counsel bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on criminal procedure--defense counsel policy.
- When do Texas criminal procedure--defense counsel laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some criminal procedure--defense counsel bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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