Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4342 — Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.

Last action — Left pending in committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 2(a).

  • Section 2(a)

    if the statement is offered during the punishment phase of the proceeding, 14 → or person with a disability against person who is a 18 or a person with a disability or person with a disability or person with a disability

    amended

Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  3. Considered in public hearing

  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  5. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

  6. Read first time

  7. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4342 do?
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.
Who sponsors HB 4342?
HB 4342 is sponsored by David Cook.
What is the current status of HB 4342?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4342?
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