Relating to crime victims' compensation.

HB 3745 expands emergency compensation eligibility for crime victims in Texas. It allows the attorney general to issue immediate financial relief for victims or their families affected by crimes that caused a state of emergency under Government Code Section 433.001, specifically removing prior restrictions that blocked such awards for deceased victims' families during declared emergencies. The bill applies only to crimes occurring on or after its September 1, 2025 effective date. This change directly affects family members of homicide victims and others harmed during state emergencies who previously faced barriers to urgent financial assistance.