Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.052 – Additional Rights of Victims of Certain Sexual, Trafficking, or Burglary Offenses

Text of article effective on September 01, 2025

(b) A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim who requests to be notified under Subsection (a)(2) must provide a current address and phone number to the attorney representing the state and the law enforcement agency that is investigating the offense. The victim, guardian, or relative must inform the attorney representing the state and the law enforcement agency of any change in the address or phone number. The victim, guardian, or relative must provide an e-mail address and update any change in that e-mail address if the victim, guardian, or relative chooses to receive notifications by e-mail.
(b) Subject to Subsection (c), a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim who requests to be notified or receive information under Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (4) must:
1. (1) provide a current address and phone number to the attorney representing the state and the law enforcement agency that is investigating the offense; and
2. (2) inform the attorney representing the state and the law enforcement agency of any change in the address or phone number.
(e) A victim of an offense under Section 20A.02, 20A.03, or 43.05, Penal Code, is entitled to be informed, in the manner provided by Article 56A.0525, that the victim may petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under Section 411.0728, Government Code, if the victim:
1. (1) has been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense described by Subsection (a)(1) of that section; and
2. (2) committed that offense solely as a victim of an offense under Section 20A.02, 20A.03, or 43.05, Penal Code.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.008(a), eff. September 1, 2021.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.009(a), eff. September 1, 2021.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 107 (S.B. 2101), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 206 (S.B. 1401), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (S.B. 409), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.