Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 2729 prohibits the use of hearsay evidence in hearings for individuals charged with violating release conditions under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The bill amends the Government Code to explicitly state that secondhand statements (like hearsay) cannot be admitted as evidence during these specific hearings. This directly affects people on TDCJ supervision who face allegations of breaking release terms, such as parole or probation violations. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025, and applies only to these administrative hearings, not criminal trials.