HB 2136

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Digest
HB 2136 mandates the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to design and disseminate a standardized model for criminal citations to all law enforcement agencies in Texas. The model citation must include clear instructions, contact information for courts, consequences of noncompliance, and resources for defendants, such as payment options and court navigation assistance. Law enforcement agencies are required to adopt this model citation by September 1, 2026.
Author (5)
Salman Bhojani
Mark Dorazio
Philip Cortez
Ray Lopez
John Lujan
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