The bill amends Article 46B.084(d-1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish a specific timeline for conducting pretrial hearings after a criminal defendant has been restored to competency. The new legal language specifies that while there is no requirement for the criminal case to be resolved within a specific period, a pretrial hearing must occur no later than the 30th day following the court's determination that the defendant's competency has been restored.

This change aims to streamline the judicial process for cases involving defendants who have regained competency, ensuring that pretrial hearings are conducted in a timely manner. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.