Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.

HB 2287 allows victims (or their estates) of violent felony offenses committed by defendants released on personal bond to sue the judge or magistrate who approved that release. It applies only when the release violated specific bond rules for violent crimes (defined under Texas law), and the lawsuit must prove the release was improper under those rules. The bill caps damages at $10 million and explicitly states judges cannot use judicial immunity as a defense. This law would take effect September 1, 2025, for releases occurring after that date.