SB 344, 83rd R.S. history

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SB 344, 83rd R.S.
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.

Last action: Effective on 9/1/13

Author: John Whitmire
Sponsor: Sylvester Turner
Joint Sponsor: Gene Wu

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2013, 83rd R.S.,ch. 410, General and Special Laws of Texas

Signed legislation

Companion:

HB 967 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (House Research Organization)

Subjects:
Criminal Procedure--General
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
EVIDENCE
HABEAS CORPUS

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence (Abel Herrero, Lon Burnam, Terry Canales, Stefani Carter, Bryan Hughes, Jeff Leach, Joe Moody, Matt Schaefer, Steve Toth)
Minutes: May 7 2013
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice (John Whitmire, John Carona, Juan Hinojosa, Joan Huffman, Dan Patrick, José Rodríguez, Charles Schwertner)
Minutes: March 12 2013

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