H.B. No. 305 amends Article 46B.084 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 bill clarifies that while there is no requirement for the criminal case to be resolved within a specific period, a pretrial hearing on any evidentiary or procedural issue necessary for the case to proceed must occur no later than the 14th day following the court's determination of the defendant's restored competency. This provision is applicable in jurisdictions specified under Subsection (d)(1).

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with significant support. The House approved the bill with a vote of 136 in favor and 4 against, while the Senate passed it unanimously with a vote of 31 to 0.