Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1451	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 4400	81-0 (2009)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
SB 371	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1970	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 1048	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chisum, Warren Sponsor: 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
HB 1108	79-0 (2005)	Author: Anchia, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband used in the commission of offenses involving prostitution.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Subcommittee members named
HB 2275	79-0 (2005)	Author: Cook, Byron Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 559	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brown, Betty Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the disposition of certain contraband.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2378	77-0 (2001)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the cigarette tax and providing a penalty.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2696	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: 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
SB 937	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the cigarette tax.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
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
HB 3229	76-0 (1999)	Author: Capelo, Jaime Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to contraband subject to seizure under a search warrant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1541	74-0 (1995)	Author: Torres, Gerard Sponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 1217	74-0 (1995)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: 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
HB 597	72-0 (1991)	Author: Russell, Sam Sponsor: 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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

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