Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5240: Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses; authorizing a fee.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 5240 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses; authorizing a fee. Primary sponsor: Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.