Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.

Texas Senate Bill 1573 restricts how law enforcement agencies and state attorneys can use unverified reports of peace officer misconduct. It prohibits agencies from sharing such reports with state attorneys unless misconduct has been officially confirmed, and bars attorneys from considering unadjudicated misconduct when assessing an officer’s credibility in court. Peace officers who face credibility challenges due to unsubstantiated reports can dispute them in district court using a "preponderance of evidence" standard. The bill directly affects peace officers, law enforcement agencies, and state attorneys handling criminal cases in Texas.