Relating to design and use of a model criminal citation and an addendum to the citation.
Bill overview
Relating to design and use of a model criminal citation and an addendum to the citation.
Reference notes
HB 2136 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 2136 was a House-passed court-access proposal requiring a research-based model citation and addendum for fine-only offenses. It did not become law.
What would change
The proposal would have required the Office of Court Administration to create a plain-language model citation showing court date, charge, consequences of missing court and contact information, plus an addendum covering reminders, transportation, child care, rescheduling and alternatives for people unable to afford fines. Law-enforcement agencies would later have been required to adopt conforming forms.
Who may be affected
People issued fine-only citations, municipal and justice courts, law-enforcement agencies, court clerks, judges, prosecutors, public defenders and the Office of Court Administration.
When it would take effect
HB 2136 did not take effect. It passed the House and was referred to Senate Criminal Justice on May 19, 2025, but did not receive final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
No statewide model citation/addendum mandate was enacted through HB 2136. Existing citation forms and court-notice practices remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official engrossed text, House analysis and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Referred to Criminal Justice
Latest official action
Referred to Criminal Justice
May 19, 2025 · house
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Sponsors
Committee history
- Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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- Criminal Justice
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Legislative timeline
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