The bill, H.B. No. 2934, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding Article 21.151, which mandates that in prosecutions for the offense of resisting arrest, the charging instrument—whether it be a complaint, information, or indictment—must explicitly state the underlying offense for which the individual was resisting arrest, as defined under Section 38.03 of the Penal Code. This change aims to provide clarity and transparency in the legal process by ensuring that the context of the resisting arrest charge is clearly articulated.

The provisions of this bill will only apply to criminal cases where the complaint, information, or indictment is presented to the court on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Cases that were initiated prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing laws in effect at that time. This transitional provision ensures that the new requirements do not retroactively affect ongoing legal proceedings.