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• So if it's there as a retention or a taking or a retention, then it's kind of...
• , and the applicable retention period has expired, the entity should... ...storing the evidence may proceed
• These provisions apply only to evidence for which the retention and preservation period expires on or
• with prosecutors while balancing evidence retention needs. ...retention and timely disposal.
• You can destroy the evidence. Did you say something about destroying the evidence?

Bills: SB456, SB826, SB872, SB957, SB993, SB1660, SB2017, SB2611, SB2785, SB2794, SB442

Keywords: human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, SB 826, Texas, DWI, driving while intoxicated, intoxicated driving, school crossing zone, school zone, reduced speed limit, traffic safety, child safety, pedestrian safety, felony DWI, state jail felony, Penal Code Section 49.04, Transportation Code Section 541.302

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• Forensic evidence later identified that Jocelyn was brutally raped by her killer.
• excluding evidence of their past sexual behavior or reputation.
• There's no limits currently in the rules of evidence.
• And I apologize of evidence in any abuse case will be left untold.
• I found myself stripped and prodded for evidence.

Bills: SB251, SB608, SB487, SB535, SB761, SB955, SB957, SB958, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120

Keywords: criminal law, magistrates, Bell County, judicial authority, legal framework, evidence collection, sexual assault kits, reporting, law enforcement, transparency, confidentiality, victim protection, stalking, indecent assault, invasive visual recording, criminal justice, privacy rights, SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield

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• in cases where the retention period has expired.
• This notice must also include the date the evidence was received.
• , and the applicable retention period has expired, the entity storing the evidence may proceed with its
• These provisions apply only to evidence.
• prosecutors while balancing evidence retention and timely disposal.

Bills: SB614, SB872, SB1199, SB1212, SB1278, SB1573, SB1588, SB1602, SB1660, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2146, SB2177, SB2373, SB2460, SB2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• includes about 20 bills designed to make Texas safer for all its citizens and to ensure that the evidence
• I use a civil standard of preponderance of the evidence because it's a civil matter.
• There was no evidence to dispute in my trial; there was no evidence presented of my guilt.
• Evidence for prosecution, it's more for information, just to get the results. Correct?
• Usefulness is limited, maybe other evidence, of course.

Bills: SB614, SB872, SB1199, SB1212, SB1278, SB1573, SB1588, SB1602, SB1660, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2146, SB2177, SB2373, SB2460, SB2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• especially in cases where the retention period has expired.
• and the applicable retention period has expired, the entity storing the evidence may proceed with its
• These provisions apply only to evidence for which the retention and preservation period expires on or
• For managing toxicology evidence and ensure proper communication with prosecutors while balancing evidence
• retention and timely disposal.

Bills: SB 614, SB 872, SB 1199, SB 1212, SB 1278, SB 1573, SB 1588, SB 1602, SB 1660, SB 1704, SB 1723, SB 1833, SB 1858, SB 1946, SB 2009, SB 2146, SB 2177, SB 2373, SB 2460, SB 2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• substance use treatment, and making the Collaborative Care Model a Medicaid benefit is a crucial, evidence-based

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

Bills: SB 26

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• substance use treatment, and making the collaborative care model a Medicaid benefit is a crucial evidence-based
• /c><01:43:07.520><c> crucial</c> a Medicaid benefit is a crucial a Medicaid benefit is a crucial evidence-based
• <01:43:08.880><c> step</c><01:43:09.199><c> towards</c><01:43:09.520><c> addressing</c> evidence-based
• step towards addressing evidence-based step towards addressing our<01:43:10.000><c> state's</c><01:43

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

Keywords: Joint Assembly - Judicial Retention - 2025-03-20 - 10:30AM, 927, senate, all

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• We have, as prosecutors, tried to steer toward evidence-based prosecution that does not rely on the victim
• We have, as prosecutors, have tried to steer towards evidence-based prosecution that does not rely on
• But also, these civil protective orders are often used as 412.4 evidence—evidence of other domestic abuse

Bills: HB343, HB378, HB394, HB396, HB426, HB439, HB491, HB523, HB622, HB676, HB772, HB1025, HB1038

Keywords: parole eligibility, juvenile offenders, rehabilitation, first-time offenders, reentry programs, substance abuse treatment, education programs, emergency responders, law enforcement, obstructing traffic, public safety, penalties, parole, criminal justice, release extension, prison reform, autopsy, criminal evidence, photographs, court proceedings

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• of that is evidence in itself.
• Please give us that evidence.
• I've got to destroy the evidence, because we have to, as lawyers, keep... keep evidence in our cases
• And if you're destroying evidence or We are destroying evidence. That just gives me pause.
• It's things that are evident that's not offered or admitted as evidence.

Bills: HB47, HB1552, HB1686, HB1953, HB2151, HB2355, HB2582, HB2697, HB2895, HB3073, HB3418, HB47

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, digital services, reporting requirements, children's protection, sex offender registration, indecent assault, educator-student relationship, criminal justice, legislation, crime victims, compensation fund, information disclosure

Bills: SB1767, SB1859, SB1767, SB1859

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, shipping, retailers, legal compliance, civil penalties, interstate regulation, enforcement, cyber crime, fraud unit, digital evidence, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, investigative powers, financial deception, ransomware, 914, all

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• Last week, that dealt with the waiver of the preservation of evidence and a return of a seized weapon

Bills: HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148

Keywords: criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure

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• Heath that a trial court may suppress relevant incriminating evidence. indicating inculpatory evidence
• If you hide evidence, your evidence is going to be suppressed. Get to use it.
• They had a right, and if you use the rules of evidence, it's... She was in the rules of evidence.
• But if that evidence...
• It could lead to evidence to what is considered evidence.

Bills: HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148

Keywords: criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure

Bills: HF2995, HF2434

Keywords: human services, funding, appropriations, MinnesotaCare, behavioral health, general assistance, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• I guess I'm bothered by removing rules of evidence, which seek to make sure that evidence is, first of
• And there's a way through the rules of evidence as they exist to keep out that kind of evidence anyway
• statutes, the federal government created those rules of evidence.
• Text: Frugal Evidence 412.
• Evidence.

Bills: SB535, SB664, SB1019, SB1020, SB1120, SB1537, SB1804, HB3207

Keywords: SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield, victim sexual history, past sexual behavior, sexual assault evidence, trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking, indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault, indecent assault, consent defense, in camera hearing, Rule 412, Rule 609, victim protection, evidence admissibility, criminal evidence, sexual offense prosecution

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• Chair. records retention schedules from records retention schedules from agencies<01:24:30.920><c> cross
• Based on our experience, clear and reliable record retention is essential to this.
• </c><01:32:57.600><c> for</c> requirements for document retention for requirements for document retention
• </c><01:33:10.320><c> policy</c> 60-day email retention policy 60-day email retention policy particularly
• policy interact with that retention policy?

Bills: HF25, HF1, HF428

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• agreement says the parties recognize that annual incremental step movements are a viable recruiting and retention
• viable incremental step movements are a viable recruiting<00:19:38.080><c> and</c><00:19:38.320><c> retention
• </c><00:19:39.120><c> So</c><00:19:39.280><c> the</c> recruiting and retention tool.
• So the recruiting and retention tool.

Bills: SB3179, SB2872, SB2391, SB3282, SB2836, SB2181

Keywords: educational workers, harassment, workplace safety, temporary restraining orders, investigation procedures, retired education employees, teacher shortage, rehired retirants, entry level salary, collective bargaining agreements, pension benefits, education, teacher salaries, automatic increments, collective bargaining, teacher retention, workforce development, Pell grant program, short-term education, eligibility

Summary: The joint committee first heard SB 3179, which would require the Department of Education and charter schools to report harassment incidents involving educational workers and adopt procedures for handling them. DOE supported the bill, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying amendments to limit the measure to harassment directed at workers because of their position, to limit DOE legal assistance to temporary restraining order actions, and to clarify whether the harassment must come from outside the school system. Members also discussed whether the bill should cover non-DOE individuals on campus, whether investigations could be handled in-house, and whether training should be embedded in existing workday or school-year training rather than added as a separate requirement. The committee later voted to pass the bill with amendments as SD1. The committee then took up SB 2872, which would require retired teachers or administrators rehired into shortage or hard-to-fill positions to be paid the entry-level salary for that position. DOE supported the bill, and the Attorney General requested clarifying language about its effective date and that it would not affect already matured rights and duties. The Employees’ Retirement System administration emphasized that the bill should retain a 12-month break in service to preserve the pension system’s tax-exempt status and noted the importance of consistent classification of eligible positions. Members expressed support for using retired educators to help fill staffing gaps, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard SB 2391, which would provide annual step increases for public school teachers under bargaining unit 5, subject to funding. The Attorney General said the bill could conflict with collective bargaining procedures and Chapter 89, while DOE said unit 5 includes more than teachers and asked that the benefit be considered for other bargaining units as well, with funding provided if enacted. HSTA strongly supported the measure, arguing that annual step movement is already recognized in the collective bargaining agreement as a recruiting and retention tool. Testimony totals were noted as 16 in support, two in opposition, and three comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 3282, which would establish a statewide framework for the federal workforce Pell Grant program to fund short-term workforce education and training. The Attorney General suggested clarifying that the matter is one of statewide concern because UH is involved. UH and the Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, and DLIR testified that it is coordinating with DOE, the Workforce Development Council, and national groups on implementation. Members questioned whether the Workforce Development Council or DLIR should handle rulemaking and administration, and DLIR said the council is advisory while the department has grant administration expertise. The committee then moved into decision-making after discussion of possible amendments and implementation concerns.

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• eighth grade science teacher at Salvador Garcia Middle School, a rural campus that has excellent retention
• As mentioned previously, my campus has excellent retention rates.
• , like mine, have been forced to hire uncertified teachers and have seen campuses experience low retention
• rates and low teacher retention rates.
• Additionally, this study found that if all first-year teachers in Texas had the same retention rates

Bills: HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all