SB 2797 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to discovery requirements in a criminal case.

SB 2797 modifies discovery rules in Texas criminal cases. It requires prosecutors to provide defendants with written notice of witnesses they plan to use to challenge an alibi at least 10 days before trial begins (or before evidence presentation in non-jury trials). The bill also mandates defendants to disclose witness lists, relevant statements, evidence they intend to use, and expert reports to prosecutors by specific deadlines (30 days before trial or after receiving state disclosures). These changes directly affect defendants, prosecutors, and courts handling criminal trials in Texas.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action May 25, 2025
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Apr 16, 2025
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Apr 16, 2025
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Reported favorably as substituted
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Apr 15, 2025
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Apr 15, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Justice
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Apr 3, 2025
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Brandon Creighton
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