Bill
HB 525
Relating to a subpoena to compel the attendance of certain peace officers who are witnesses in a misdemeanor case punishable by fine only.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Joanne Shofner and 2 co-sponsors
HB 525 limits subpoena power to compel peace officer attendance in fine-only misdemeanor cases, potentially reducing officer court time but restricting defendant witness access in lower-level prosecutions.
Left pending in committee