Texas HB 467 and statute of limitations for assault charges representation

Statute of Limitations for Assault in Texas: What Changed Under HB 467?

The statute of limitations determines how long the State of Texas generally has to bring criminal charges for an alleged offense. However, these deadlines are not the same for every crime, and changes in Texas law can affect how the limitations period is calculated. House Bill 467 (HB 467), which took effect on September 1,…