HB 16: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Plain-language summary

HB 16 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Jeff Leach (Republican), Terry Wilson (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic), Paul Dyson (Republican), Marc LaHood (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2025): See remarks for effective date.

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