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HB 5108

AN ACT relating to maintenance of records of independent investigations of

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to maintenance of records of independent investigations of

Subject Areas

Bill Text

relating to maintenance of records of independent investigations of
deaths in custody in accordance with state record retention
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.   Amend Government Code Sec. 511.021 by adding new
(d)  Independent investigation materials shall be retained
as vital records in compliance with Govt. Code 441.180(13)(c).
SECTION 2.  Effective Sept. 1, 2025 with respect to all
records in the custody of state or local agencies on that date.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to maintenance of records of independent investigations of