Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 2351  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Hinojosa et al.

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: Van de Putte

House Bill 2351 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit a defendant from being convicted for an offense under the Texas Controlled Substances Act on the testimony of a person who is not a licensed peace officer or a special investigator but who is acting covertly on behalf of a law enforcement agency or under the color of law enforcement, unless the testimony is corroborated by other evidence.