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SJR 11, 63rd R.S.

Proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the State of Texas permitting the denial of bail to a person charged with a felony offense who has theretofore been twice convicted of a felony offense; the denial of bail to a person charged with a felony offense while that person was admitted to bail on a prior felony indictment; the denial of bail to a person charged with a crime involving the use of a deadly weapon where there is evidence such person has been convicted of a prior felony offense; providing a limit to that person's incarceration without trial; and granting the right of appeal.

Last action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence

Author: O.H. Harris

Subjects:
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments

Senate Committee: Jurisprudence ()

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