Relating to the eligibility to participate in certain drug court programs.

HB 2514 clarifies eligibility rules for drug court programs in Texas. It allows counties and cities to establish programs for adults charged with drug or alcohol offenses (excluding violent or firearm-related cases), juveniles, people reentering after prison, and families in dependency cases. The bill requires the state's attorney to consent before an adult can join the standard drug court program for their offense. This changes who qualifies for these programs and adds a consent step for certain adults. The bill is currently under review by the Criminal Jurisprudence committee.