Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Art. 2A.213.  CLERKS, STATE AGENCIES, AND ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING STATE: REPORT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL.  (a)  On written request by the attorney general, the clerk of a district or county court shall report to the attorney general information in court records that relates to a criminal matter, including information requested for purposes of federal habeas review.  The clerk shall provide the report:
(1)  not later than the 10th day after the date the request is received; and
(2)  in the form prescribed by the attorney general.
(b)  On written request by the attorney general, a state agency or the office of an attorney representing the state shall provide to the attorney general any record that is needed for purposes of federal habeas review.  The agency or office shall provide the record:
(1)  not later than the 10th day after the date the request is received; and
(2)  in the form prescribed by the attorney general.
(c)  A district court, county court, state agency, or office of an attorney representing the state may not restrict or delay the reproduction or delivery of a record requested by the attorney general under this article.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.