Relating to a hearing before bail may be denied for a defendant.

HB 4592 requires a judicial hearing before a judge or magistrate can deny a defendant bail in Texas. The bill mandates that defendants must have legal counsel present at this hearing (with court-appointed counsel if they don't already have one), and they must be given time to consult with that counsel before the hearing. It also requires the defense to have access to all relevant documents the prosecution has, and allows defendants to present information during the hearing. This applies only to defendants arrested on or after September 1, 2025, and does not change procedures for releasing defendants on bail.