Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5254: Relating to a claim of actual innocence by a person convicted of a criminal offense; creating the Texas Innocence Inquiry Commission.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 5254 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a claim of actual innocence by a person convicted of a criminal offense; creating the Texas Innocence Inquiry Commission. Primary sponsor: Richard Raymond (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Raymond (Democratic).