HB 1442
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1711
88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Property Interests--General
HB 3758
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ASSETS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1970
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2315
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband relating to the criminal offense of racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 949
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 171
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE
HB 2613
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of operation of a stash house and to funding certain crime victim services through the use of money derived from a civil asset forfeiture of contraband related to that offense, human smuggling and trafficking offenses, and certain prostitution offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2044
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3269
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a protocol for contraband searches conducted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice during extreme weather conditions.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRABAND | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 259
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to forfeiture of property used in the commission of certain littering offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 3557
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the reporting of the seizure and forfeiture of contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3138
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Financial--General | MONEY LAUNDERING
SB 1451
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Financial--General | MONEY LAUNDERING
HB 2878
82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, to the forfeiture of property in relation to criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, and to the creation of a private cause of action for employing or contracting with unauthorized aliens.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General | TRESPASS
HB 2887
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the disposition of property seized by the Texas Department of Public Safety in connection with violations of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3050
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the seizure of contraband by law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Law Enforcement
HB 3056
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used in the commission of certain offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 385
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and consequences of certain offenses involving graffiti; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Property | GRAFFITI
HB 3548
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband and an affirmative defense to that forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4400
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 371
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certain civil consequences of engaging in organized crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | ORGANIZED CRIME
HB 910
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to civil penalties for committing the offense of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PROSTITUTION
HB 3855
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to civil penalties for certain offenses under Chapter 47 of the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1970
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the destruction by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas of drugs and controlled substances seized by a state, local, or federal agency and the fee charged by the department for that service.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTRABAND | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 196
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the introduction or possession of certain items in a jail; creating an offense.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRABAND | Corrections--Jails & Prisons
HB 549
79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to prohibiting the introduction of certain items in correctional facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CONTRABAND | Corrections--Jails & Prisons
HB 840
79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used to facilitate or intended to be used to facilitate the commission of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1048
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the seizure of property by law enforcement, the treatment of that property in a criminal proceeding, and the forfeiture of certain criminal contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1108
79-0 (2005)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband used in the commission of offenses involving prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | PROSTITUTION
HB 2275
79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband used in the commission of certain felony intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2317
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the seizure of property by law enforcement and to the treatment of that property in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 257
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used or intended to be used in the commission of certain criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 397
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used or intended to be used in the commission of certain criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 992
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband used in the commission of certain felony intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1549
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the seizure of property by law enforcement and to the treatment of that property in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 106
79-3 (2006)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Consumer Protection | CONTRABAND | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 559
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the disposition of certain contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Morals | MAGISTRATES
HB 1430
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used in or derived from alleged criminal activity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 2903
78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the circumstances under which contraband is not subject to forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Property Interests--General
SB 451
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used in or derived from alleged criminal activity.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
SB 1798
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the payment of court costs in an asset forfeiture case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 510
77-0 (2001)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the forfeiture of property used in the commission of certain offenses involving children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| CHILD CUSTODY | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | Property Interests--General
HB 2378
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the cigarette tax and providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| CONTRABAND | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 2696
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the duties of peace officers, law enforcement agencies, and attorneys representing the state in asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 937
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the cigarette tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 1011
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband used in the commission of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3229
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to contraband subject to seizure under a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 3537
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the disposition of forfeited contraband and the proceeds from the sale of forfeited contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 75
75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the disposition of forfeited contraband and the proceeds from the sale of forfeited contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1758
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to property subject to forfeiture after commission of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 357
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the forfeiture of money or a negotiable instrument found in proximity to contraband or to instrumentalities of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1263
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the disposition of forfeited criminal contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1541
74-0 (1995)
Author: Torres, GerardSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the prohibition of the sale or transfer of certain plumbing fixtures.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
| Business & Commerce--General | CONTRABAND | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBING
HB 1668
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | GANGS | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1911
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the stay of a proceeding for the forfeiture of contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1912
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to certain property that is contraband for the purpose of forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2165
74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the disposition of forfeited contraband and the proceeds from the sale of forfeited contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1217
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to notification of certain interest holders and owners of seized contraband in forfeiture proceedings; providing that asset forfeiture is remedial in nature rather than punitive.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 597
72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, SamSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the issuance of evidentiary search warrants and search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 92
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the forfeiture of certain property related to the commission of a felony offense and to the creation of a criminal offense relating to contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Property
HB 2610
70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the forfeiture of certain property related to the commission of a felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 52
70-2 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the forfeiture of certain property related to the commission of a felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
SB 43
70-2 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the forfeiture of certain property related to the commission of a felony offense; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 936
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the disposition of certain property in the possession of law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONTRABAND | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1704
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to the disposition of personal property in the possession of law enforcement athorities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Property | Law Enforcement