HB 2934 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.

HB 2934 requires prosecutors to specify the underlying offense (e.g., speeding, disorderly conduct) when charging someone solely with resisting arrest under Texas Penal Code Section 38.03. This applies only to cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, affecting prosecutors and courts handling such charges. The bill clarifies that charging documents must name the original reason for the arrest, improving transparency in resisting arrest cases. It does not change penalties or legal standards for resisting arrest itself. This is a procedural change to charging requirements, not a substantive policy shift.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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