HB 525 amends Article 24.16 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to address the subpoena process for peace officers serving as witnesses in misdemeanor cases punishable only by a fine. Under the proposed legislation, the state or the defendant may compel the attendance of peace officers residing outside the county where the prosecution is pending through a subpoena. This amendment ensures that peace officers, like other witnesses in criminal cases, can be summoned for testimony in such cases, promoting accountability and thorough judicial processes. The bill specifies that this change applies only to proceedings initiated on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.