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Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 444: Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 444 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial. Primary sponsor: Joe Moody (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joe MoodyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse78

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
  2. Read first time
  3. Filed

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source