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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Raymond | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed