Relating to the role of a jury in a criminal case.

HB 5550 modifies Texas criminal procedure to clarify a jury's role in criminal cases. It allows defendants to inform juries that they may consider whether a law is unjust or unjustly applied, and choose not to convict if they believe this. The bill requires courts to permit evidence about a law's constitutionality, merit, or the defendant's intent or harm caused, and prohibits excusing jurors who wish to exercise this power. These changes apply only to juries empaneled on or after September 1, 2025.