Texas HB 1610: Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality of a state statute.
Status: Left pending in committee (as of 2023-04-12)
State: Texas · Session: 88 · Bill: HB 1610
Subjects: ATTORNEY GENERAL (V2811), Courts--General (I0160), Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local (I0361), Lawyers (I0515)
Sponsors: Burrows, Goldman, Leach, Metcalf, Meyer
Bill Text
89(R) HB 1610 - Enrolled version - Bill Text       H.B. No. 1610         AN ACT   relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of   the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:   ARTICLE 1.  NONSUBSTANTIVE REVISION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE   CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE          SECTION 1.01.  Title 1, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by adding Chapters 5A, 9A, 49A, and 50A to read as follows:     TITLE 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE   CHAPTER 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY   VIOLENCE   Art. 5A.001.  LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT    Art. 5A.002.  DEFINITIONS    Art. 5A.003.  PRIMARY DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICER                  INVESTIGATING FAMILY VIOLENCE    Art. 5A.004.  NO WAIVER OR EXCEPTION CREATED BY FAMILY                  OR HOUSEHOLD RELATIONSHIP    Art. 5A.005.  FOSTER HOME ADDRESS INQUIRY    Art. 5A.006.  REQUIRED NOTICE FOR ADULT VICTIM    Art. 5A.007.  PEACE OFFICER ACCESS TO AND ACCEPTANCE OF                  PROTECTIVE ORDERS    Art. 5A.008.  STANDBY ASSISTANCE; LIABILITY    Art. 5A.009.  REQUIRED REPORTS    Art. 5A.010.  ACCESS TO RECORDS    Art. 5A.011.  PROSECUTOR'S NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR                  FILING APPLICATIONS FOR PROTECTIVE                  ORDERS    Art. 5A.012.  PROSECUTOR'S FILING OF PROTECTIVE ORDER:                  PROHIBITED CONSIDERATION; AUTHORITY TO                  REQUIRE INFORMATION    Art. 5A.013.  DELAY OR DISMISSAL OF PROSECUTION BASED                  ON STATUS OF CERTAIN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS                  PROHIBITED    Art. 5A.014.  REFERRAL TO MEDIATION, ARBITRATION,                  DISPUTE RESOLUTION, OR SIMILAR                  PROCEDURE PROHIBITED IN CRIMINAL                  PROSECUTION    TITLE 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE   CHAPTER 5A. PREVENTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING FAMILY   VIOLENCE          Art. 5A.001.  LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT. (a) Family violence   is a serious danger and threat to society and its members. Victims   of family violence are entitled to the maximum protection as   permitted by law from harm or abuse or the threat of harm or abuse.          (b)  In any law enforcement, prosecutorial, or judicial   response to an allegation of family violence, the responding peace   or judicial officer shall protect the victim without regard to the   relationship between the alleged offender and victim. (Code Crim.   Proc., Art. 5.01.)          Art. 5A.002.  DEFINITIONS. In this chapter, "family,"   "family violence," "household," and "member of a household" have   the meanings assigned by Chapter 71, Family Code. (Code Crim.   Proc., Art. 5.02.)          Art. 5A.003.  PRIMARY DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICER INVESTIGATING   FAMILY VIOLENCE. The primary duties of a peace officer who   investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a   disturbance call that may involve family violence are to:  
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