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

HB 2172 limits how prosecutors can use unconfirmed misconduct allegations against peace officers. It prohibits law enforcement from sharing unadjudicated misconduct reports with prosecutors and bars prosecutors from considering such allegations when assessing an officer's credibility as a witness. The bill requires misconduct claims to be "finally adjudicated as sustained" (meaning officially confirmed through proper review) before they can be used. Peace officers who face credibility challenges can dispute them through administrative hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, where a judge must determine if misconduct occurred based on a preponderance of evidence. This bill directly affects peace officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies in Texas.