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HB 6 88-0 (2023) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning or fentanyl toxicity for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 28 88-0 (2023) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TODD-HOGLAND ACT
HB 93 88-0 (2023) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain repeat intoxication offenders. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 165 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Community Safety, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 178 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for a controlled substance included in Penalty Group 1-B. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE
HB 180 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the withdrawal of an execution date on the motion of the attorney representing the state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 182 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole. House: Corrections Received from the House Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 188 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 205 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 208 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the punishment for certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 247 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 271 88-0 (2023) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the criminal offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 303 88-0 (2023) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a justice or municipal court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt and to the authority of a municipality to enforce the collection of certain fines by imprisonment of the defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 369 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 388 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the criminal penalty for the possession of a small amount of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 408 88-0 (2023) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al. Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun. House: Community Safety, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 505 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 541 88-0 (2023) Author: Longoria, Oscar
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to donations to certain local charities or veterans county service offices ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
HB 650 88-0 (2023) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving the damage or destruction of a public monument or a place of worship. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Historic Preservation & Museums|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Religion
HB 727 88-0 (2023) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 734 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to a defendant's discharge of fines and costs through community service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence COMMUNITY SERVICE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 782 88-0 (2023) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to authority of a court to reduce or modify a defendant's sentence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 800 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Returned from the House for further action Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 802 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Aging|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 905 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 909 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 918 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to abolishing the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 927 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. House: Corrections Received from the House COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
HB 929 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 939 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 958 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 1004 88-0 (2023) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of those offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
HB 1088 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1202 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1219 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to criminal history record information checks for applicants for employment and employees of group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Nursing Homes
HB 1220 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Nursing Homes
HB 1253 88-0 (2023) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the punishment for the offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1300 88-0 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE
HB 1316 88-0 (2023) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1375 88-0 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1402 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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 1581 88-0 (2023) Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al. Relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance causing death or serious bodily injury; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1589 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain family violence assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1611 88-0 (2023) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1653 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1710 88-0 (2023) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1730 88-0 (2023) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1736 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 1741 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SUPREME COURT
HB 1742 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAUREN AND CJ'S LAW|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1811 88-0 (2023) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. House: Corrections No action taken in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1833 88-0 (2023) Author: Shaheen, Matt
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public power supply. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Utilities--Electric
HB 1975 88-0 (2023) Author: Harless, Sam Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain repeat sex offenders and to the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in the prosecution of certain sexual and assaultive offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2030 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates
HB 2052 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Venton Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Hospitals
HB 2084 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of racing on highway; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Highways|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2189 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
HB 2277 88-0 (2023) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 2330 88-0 (2023) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2446 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 2527 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the duty of an attorney representing the state to disclose certain information regarding a defendant convicted of an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SUPREME COURT
HB 2577 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2646 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Received from the House Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2742 88-0 (2023) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances; changing the eligibility for community supervision, deferred adjudication community supervision, or mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2872 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. House: International Relations & Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2915 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the offense of providing or requesting or allowing another to provide a breath specimen for an ignition interlock device; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2997 88-0 (2023) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Utilities--Electric
HB 3032 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to periods of detention following arrest and increasing the criminal penalties for violation of certain court orders and conditions of bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|Family--Family Violence|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3037 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a health care professional. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers
HB 3498 88-0 (2023) Author: Lujan, John Relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning for purposes of the death certificate and to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance or marihuana causing death or serious bodily injury; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|MARIHUANA
HB 3499 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS|ORGANIZED CRIME|Property Interests--Real Property|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3500 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3548 88-0 (2023) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
HB 3549 88-0 (2023) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device and to certain consequences on conviction of that offense. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3553 88-0 (2023) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses if committed at certain locations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Higher--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3578 88-0 (2023) Author: Bumgarner, Ben Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for delivery of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1-B to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3677 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3816 88-0 (2023) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing an offense; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3854 88-0 (2023) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person convicted of multiple offenses involving animal cruelty and to conditions of punishment and community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Animals|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3937 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to a criminal justice system sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3987 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the regulation of boarding home facilities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services City Government--General|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Housing--General
HB 4014 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in certain criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Community Safety, Select Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Weapons
HB 4518 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4759 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing criminal penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4843 88-0 (2023) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited, to certain consequences on conviction of certain of those offenses, and to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony. House: Community Safety, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 4881 88-0 (2023) Author: Lalani, Suleman Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from possessing a firearm. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|Weapons
HB 5201 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Military & Veterans
HB 5202 88-0 (2023) Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 59 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 172 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 23 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 67 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a database of and the barring from state contracts of certain employers for wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 141 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 183 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 187 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Nursing Homes
SB 188 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to criminal history record information checks for applicants for employment and employees of group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Nursing Homes
SB 189 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense concerning the failure of certain persons to report mistreatment of residents of group homes. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 208 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 212 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 233 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the offense of manslaughter; increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 287 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of terroristic threat. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|TERRORIST THREAT
SB 324 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 372 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SUPREME COURT
SB 436 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the punishment for the offense of purchasing or selling human organs; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 463 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for assault committed against a sports participant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 467 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 516 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 523 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 598 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TODD-HOGLAND ACT
SB 600 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 610 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to an unauthorized vote by a delegate or alternate delegate to a federal Article V convention; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Legislature|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 645 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 722 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
SB 726 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 754 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 787 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 840 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
SB 947 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Utilities--Electric
SB 973 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of criminal mischief involving certain damage to residential gas meters. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1059 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1166 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 1185 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 1267 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Property Interests--General|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1310 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1391 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to restitution payments made to certain victims of theft. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crime Victims Compensation|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1427 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete | et. al. Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS|ORGANIZED CRIME|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1435 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1488 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to truancy and the offense of a parent contributing to nonattendance; creating an offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
SB 1653 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
SB 1900 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization and of sedition. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23 Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS|ORGANIZED CRIME|Property Interests--Real Property|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1969 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on or near the premises of a day-care center, school, or postsecondary educational institution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Day Care|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Minors--Crimes Against
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
SB 2019 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole of certain persons convicted of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 2042 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS|Weapons
SB 2074 88-0 (2023) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 2296 88-0 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2473 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|JACQUELINE "JACKIE" POKUAA AND KATIE "ANNETTE" FLOWERS ACT
SB 2612 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the commissioning by the General Land Office of certain Alamo complex rangers as peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 ALAMO, THE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2 88-1 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3 88-1 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. Filed Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4 88-1 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 9 88-1 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 3 88-1 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Property Interests--General|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 5 88-1 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Border Security Co-author authorized Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 25 88-2 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 73 88-2 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 16 88-2 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Protection of Personal Information|WITNESSES
HB 5 88-3 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 14 88-3 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Property Interests--General|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 74 88-3 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 83 88-3 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 98 88-3 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 117 88-3 (2023) Author: Lujan, John Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Property Interests--General|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 4 88-3 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aliens|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 39 88-3 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4 88-4 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Aliens|BORDER|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 4 88-4 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aliens|BORDER|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 22 88-4 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 80 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 COMMUNITY SERVICE|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|FOSTER CARE|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 99 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the possession of two ounces or less of marihuana; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 138 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of disorderly conduct; increasing a criminal penalty for certain conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 140 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 169 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances and marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 172 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Safety|Weapons
HB 187 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS|STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 190 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 252 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 253 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|EVIDENCE
HB 266 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 275 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 341 87-0 (2021) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 354 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to abolishing the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 358 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 380 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to the murder of a prosecuting attorney or an assistant prosecuting attorney; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 435 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Common Carriers|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 439 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 446 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving the damage or destruction of a public monument. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Historic Preservation & Museums|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 462 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 489 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to providing certain information to criminal defendants before a plea is entered or before the defendant elects to have punishment assessed by a jury. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 500 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 569 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 BONTON FARMS ACT|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 585 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 616 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of two grams or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 627 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Religion
HB 669 87-0 (2021) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
HB 688 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 703 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Aging|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 748 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates
HB 757 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the consequences of receiving a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision and successfully completing the period of supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 758 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT
HB 772 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 789 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE
HB 790 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 818 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|HARASSMENT|INTERNET
HB 830 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 838 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 854 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 894 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to placement on community supervision of a defendant convicted of certain felony possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for and conditions of community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 931 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to certain violations of conditions of community supervision related to testing for alcohol or controlled substances. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1005 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|MAGISTRATES|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
HB 1086 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1104 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 1106 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses and the use of revenue from that fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1126 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1265 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of obstructing or interfering with a first responder or an emergency vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMERGENCY VEHICLES|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 1306 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PROCESS SERVERS
HB 1329 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1340 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1344 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1349 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed by a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1368 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 1388 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor and state jail felony offenders before a magistrate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1390 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1400 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of impersonating a private investigator. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 1403 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1422 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 1503 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TRESPASS
HB 1509 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 1684 87-0 (2021) Author: Harless, Sam | et. al. Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Safety--Fireworks
HB 1766 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 1775 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1785 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit in certain counties and municipalities. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Health--General
HB 1906 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1954 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2135 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for aggravated assault committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2146 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Health & Safety|PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
HB 2190 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain state jail felony offenders, including the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain state jail felony offenders; authorizing a fee. House: Corrections Withdrawn from schedule Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2233 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
HB 2260 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the name used by a candidate on an application for a place on the ballot and the form of a candidate's name on a ballot; creating a civil penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 2285 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Day Care|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 2302 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of a peace officer making a false statement in an incident report. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2327 87-0 (2021) Author: Frullo, John Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for operating a watercraft while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Postponed BOATS & BOATING|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Health & Safety|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2358 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain false reports that are made to certain law enforcement and corrections entities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2360 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2366 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to criminal conduct that endangers law enforcement; creating a criminal offense and increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|Safety--Fireworks
HB 2377 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2419 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed during a riot. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2568 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the manufacture, delivery, and possession of certain tetrahydrocannabinols under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 2593 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for the possession of certain tetrahydrocannabinols under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 2725 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for using certain materially false or misleading statements in the commission of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 2746 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2747 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for participating in a riot. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2783 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a fine imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
HB 2784 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2791 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to confinement and treatment in a substance abuse felony punishment facility under a plea bargain agreement. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2865 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 2908 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the address of a candidate on an application for a place on the ballot; creating a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 2987 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers
HB 3014 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3049 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
HB 3064 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence BOATS & BOATING|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Health & Safety|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3170 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the mandatory placement on deferred adjudication community supervision of certain defendants charged with possession of certain substances listed in Penalty Group 2 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3205 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Safety
HB 3334 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, John | et. al. Relating to a criminal justice system sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
HB 3392 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3483 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to increasing the punishment for the criminal offense of making a false alarm or report to cause action by a law enforcement agency against another person and for making that false alarm or report because of bias or prejudice. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3586 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the creation of the Texas Sentencing Commission and to the collection and analysis of certain criminal sentencing information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|SENTENCING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3598 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3772 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession of marihuana or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3783 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the penalty for violating certain executive orders, proclamations, or regulations issued by the governor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor
HB 3934 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TODD-HOGLAND ACT
HB 3985 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MATTHEW'S LAW|Minors--General
HB 4175 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DIANNA'S LAW|FAMILY VIOLENCE, TASK FORCE ON|Family--Family Violence|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4337 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to authority of a court to reduce or modify a defendant's sentence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4338 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4528 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HJR 135 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 65 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 81 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DISCRIMINATION
SB 151 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 188 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 189 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 192 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 252 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Local Government No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Ethics|Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 317 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
SB 500 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit and to a study regarding the regulation of group homes. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Health--General
SB 503 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in boarding home facilities by certain persons. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Human Services ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Health--General
SB 568 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 641 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 652 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 768 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for manufacture or delivery of fentanyl and related substances; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 834 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
SB 854 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 950 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 978 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
SB 1005 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for certain controlled substance possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1175 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession or delivery of marihuana and cannabis concentrate or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1561 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to an educational and vocational training pilot program for certain state jail felony defendants and certain inmates released on parole; changing parole eligibility. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CONTINUING EDUCATION|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 1587 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
SB 1626 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1629 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Nursing Homes
SB 1630 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to criminal history record information checks for applicants for employment and employees of group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Nursing Homes
SB 1741 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Safety--Fireworks
SB 1834 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1866 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS|STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
SB 1989 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|MARIHUANA|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
SB 2007 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
SB 2113 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the consideration of the views of a close relative of a deceased victim regarding the imposition of the death penalty in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2139 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to criminal offenses related to mass violence; creating criminal offenses; changing the eligibility for community supervision; creating a grant program. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 23 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. Filed Aging|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 252 87-1 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. Filed Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 253 87-1 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Filed Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 272 87-1 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien. Filed Aliens|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TRESPASS
HB 289 87-1 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. Filed ATTORNEY GENERAL|CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|IMMIGRATION LAW|SHERIFFS|WITNESSES
HB 134 87-2 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the name used by a candidate on an application for a place on the ballot and the form of a candidate's name on a ballot; creating a civil penalty. Filed Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 24 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed when a child is or may be present during the commission of the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 27 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a federal law enforcement officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement
HB 37 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Aging|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with
HB 48 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 63 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 110 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a study regarding the conversion of certain Class C misdemeanors to civil violations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 155 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 158 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the criminal penalty for certain subsequent criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 178 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or another facility before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 184 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to prosecutors providing information about the benefits and costs of a proposed sentence for a defendant in a criminal trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 186 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the determination of the weight of marihuana and other tetrahydrocannabinols for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of the offense of possession of those substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 232 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Aging|CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 235 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Common Carriers|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 246 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to abolishing the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 261 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAUREN'S LAW|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 289 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 309 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 335 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of two grams or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|MARIHUANA|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 371 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 372 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 379 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 427 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FRAUD
HB 464 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to certain procedures for and relief that may be granted pursuant to an application for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 465 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars COMMUNITY SERVICE|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 472 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 482 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 551 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the prosecution of and criminal penalties for the possession of marihuana concentrate; creating criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 573 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates
HB 574 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 667 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MELISSA'S LAW|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 707 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 753 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 760 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft involving a package delivered to or collected from a residential or commercial property; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 828 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 842 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 934 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 949 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1020 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Law Enforcement
HB 1028 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1030 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1086 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1088 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 1171 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 1189 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars COMMUNITY SERVICE|CONSERVATORSHIP|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|FOSTER CARE|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1206 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 1231 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 1240 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1274 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the unwarranted commitment of a person to a mental health facility. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers
HB 1319 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1325 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEMP|HEMP FARMING ACT|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1357 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1377 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT
HB 1381 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury that is committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Minors--Crimes Against|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 1389 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Family--Parent & Child|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1528 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures applicable to certain offenses involving family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1573 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 1625 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false report of criminal conduct committed by emergency responder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
HB 1653 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to pretrial diversion programs funded by the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1662 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1719 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalties for the possession of small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances and marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 1761 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1787 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1870 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Religion
HB 1936 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2026 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2034 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for the offense of invasive visual recording. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2200 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2352 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 2361 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2369 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the punishment for, and civil liability related to actions to prevent, the criminal offense of theft involving a package delivered to a residential or commercial property; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2382 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the classification of certain conduct by juveniles constituting the offense of evading detention. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Crimes--Juvenile|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2388 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of disorderly conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2499 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2502 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2518 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the possession of two ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2711 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2731 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and to certain other consequences of those offenses; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
HB 2758 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PROSTITUTION
HB 2768 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2852 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consideration of a criminal conviction to determine an applicant's eligibility for certain barbering certificates and licenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures BARBERS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2876 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2906 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2973 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3091 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Open Records|WOMEN'S SHELTERS
HB 3097 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3120 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by an inmate released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 3257 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of using or exhibiting an imitation firearm. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 3268 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE
HB 3278 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of predatory theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3297 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the revocation of community supervision for a violation of a condition of community supervision involving the commission of an offense. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3333 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a statement presented in a criminal case by a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3425 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS|STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 3563 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3578 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration of a person finally convicted of a felony. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3582 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses, the conditions of bond for defendants charged with certain intoxication offenses, and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3587 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|KIDNAPPING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3588 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 3590 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and certain other consequences of those offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
HB 3682 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FRAUD
HB 3831 86-0 (2019) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al. Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3895 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3926 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Aging|CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3938 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the consideration of the views of a close relative of a deceased victim regarding the imposition of the death penalty in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3978 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to donations to certain local nonprofit organizations ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMMUNITY SERVICE|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG COURTS|GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 4023 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 4028 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 4070 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of passing a school bus; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 4106 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of intoxication assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 4113 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4169 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4235 86-0 (2019) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for burglary of a commercial building in which trade or commerce is conducted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4244 86-0 (2019) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
HB 4287 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
HB 4341 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|Weapons
HB 4440 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4441 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to requests for certain information by the Texas Judicial Council regarding reductions of state jail felony punishment to misdemeanor punishment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 4605 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 128 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the criminal offense of continuous trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 156 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Law Enforcement|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 158 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|Weapons
SB 162 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 187 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 194 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 201 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 204 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|Weapons
SB 294 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 336 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 388 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 663 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 693 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the reporting of certain information involving family violence offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
SB 714 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of capital murder. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 719 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAUREN'S LAW|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 760 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the prosecution of and criminal penalties for the possession of marihuana concentrate; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 831 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 929 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 989 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 993 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed in the presence of a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|Minors--General
SB 1154 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Civil Commitment Office and to certain requirements regarding the payment of costs associated with civil commitment by persons civilly committed as sexually violent predators. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1258 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1268 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a statement presented in a criminal case by a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1457 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of manufacture or delivery of a substance in Penalty Group 1 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1479 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of, criminal penalties for, and other consequences of possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
SB 1542 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE
SB 1554 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the consideration of the views of a close relative of a deceased victim regarding the imposition of the death penalty in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1637 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1684 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the punishment for the offense of forgery relating to a writing of a metal recycling entity. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Recycling|FORGERY|Protection of Personal Information
SB 1729 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|KIDNAPPING|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1730 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
SB 1799 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid and to the issuance of a citation or written notice to appear to a person charged with that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1802 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and certain other consequences of those offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
SB 1803 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION
SB 1847 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
SB 1993 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT
SB 2007 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Weapons
SB 2008 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2010 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2099 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for burglary of a commercial building in which trade or commerce is conducted. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2209 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2229 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2372 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FRAUD
HB 9 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|TEXAS CYBERCRIME ACT
HB 34 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WITNESSES|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 90 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed to support drug court programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG COURTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 104 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 130 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 140 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 142 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 152 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Motion to reconsider spread on the Journal Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates
HB 161 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Received from the House Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 162 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals; authorizing fees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Animals|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 183 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Received from the House Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 202 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 261 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health Care Providers
HB 316 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 342 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 383 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 429 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 567 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 571 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 575 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 591 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 607 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to a court's continuing jurisdiction to handle the disposition of a felony case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 644 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 662 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or other facility before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 680 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 722 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al. Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 731 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Returned to committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS|Weapons
HB 761 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 774 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 806 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the punishment for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 813 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 833 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to the administration of educational programs for persons placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1078 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1125 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1218 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
HB 1257 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FLOODS|Water--General
HB 1327 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1338 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1357 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Animals|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1507 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1619 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17 BURNING & INCINERATORS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 1666 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of aggravated promotion of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PROSTITUTION
HB 1667 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PROSTITUTION
HB 1703 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence COMMUNITY SERVICE|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FOSTER CARE
HB 1742 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Weapons
HB 1751 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1884 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the penalties for certain littering offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 COMMUNITY SERVICE|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LITTER
HB 1914 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS|TRESPASS|Weapons
HB 1919 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DISCRIMINATION|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information
HB 1967 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the creation of an innocence project grant program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2032 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Common Carriers|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2071 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2089 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2190 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2316 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to increasing the penalty for assault of certain pregnant women. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|Women
HB 2347 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the prosecution of and increased penalties for certain offenses involving the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2398 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2440 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2509 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2606 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution and punishment for possession of a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 2-A; increasing a criminal penalty for possession of certain substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2609 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2679 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the penalty for certain subsequent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2785 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the offense of driving while license invalid. House: Transportation Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2873 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 2908 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2960 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3054 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3080 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3127 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WITNESSES|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 3192 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Aging|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3248 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3301 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Aging|CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3454 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed against a federal law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement
HB 3572 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3655 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 3697 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Housing--General|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3729 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars COMMUNITY SERVICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3786 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to eligibility for community supervision of defendants convicted of certain burglary offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar BURGLARY|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3841 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the punishment for possession of a small amount of a substance in Penalty Group 1 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3894 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James Relating to the prosecution of the offense of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4037 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 4070 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts
HB 4103 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call CIVIL COMMITMENT|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4108 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence CIVIL COMMITMENT|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HARASSMENT|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 108 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 206 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 271 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 274 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 333 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the administration of educational programs for persons placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 339 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 462 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 487 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 527 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 541 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 597 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 761 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Meeting cancelled Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 762 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Animals|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
SB 811 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to sex offender registration and a prohibition on certain registered sex offenders from being in a motor vehicle with a minor who is not a family member. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 899 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DISCRIMINATION|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 903 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FLOODS|Water--General
SB 1020 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1054 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1065 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1077 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the punishment for theft offenses involving certain metals. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SECONDHAND METAL|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1169 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to confinement as a condition of community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1273 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1297 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
SB 1322 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
SB 1335 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1436 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Aging|CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1461 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1477 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to ransomware; creating a criminal offense. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Protection of Personal Information
SB 1504 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1575 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from schedule CIVIL COMMITMENT|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HARASSMENT|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1576 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 CIVIL COMMITMENT|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1577 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WITNESSES|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1740 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1792 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Animals|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1808 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1822 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1824 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to punishment for the offense of forgery and to a fee imposed on certain defendants who commit the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence CHECKS|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FORGERY
SB 1853 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Housing--General|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1915 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee BURNING & INCINERATORS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
SB 1978 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a fee. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Animals|CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 2183 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the creation of an innocence project grant program. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2221 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to increasing the punishment for certain sexual offenses committed against a child with a disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 136 85-1 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 148 85-1 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 167 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Aging|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 182 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Aging|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 240 85-1 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 241 85-1 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 252 85-1 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 309 85-1 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 310 85-1 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 48 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 94 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 155 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the use of force in defense of property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Property Interests--General
HB 191 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 192 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 252 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the punishment of certain sexual offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 253 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 254 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Judges|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 265 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 266 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody; providing certain enhanced penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 297 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 325 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 328 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 333 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 348 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 362 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 364 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 378 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 381 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 403 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 404 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to prohibitions on certain employment and volunteer activity for certain sex offenders; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 476 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 478 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates
HB 521 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 545 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 563 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 583 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
HB 697 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the waiver of fines, fees, and court costs imposed on a student convicted of truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 713 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the forfeiture of property used to facilitate or intended to be used to facilitate the commission of certain misdemeanor prostitution offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PROSTITUTION
HB 777 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 877 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS|Weapons
HB 888 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report or statement regarding a missing child; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|MISSING CHILDREN
HB 943 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 981 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the offense of manslaughter; increasing the penalty for certain offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1015 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1055 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed for the support of drug court programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG COURTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1082 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Highways
HB 1107 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety violations; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1123 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography; changing the eligibility for parole. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 1144 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to establishing a task force to examine the adjudication, disposition, and registration of juvenile sex offenders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1168 84-0 (2015) Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al. Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation or the offenses of escape or permitting or facilitating escape. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1323 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the sale of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1346 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1363 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
HB 1396 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1424 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to increasing penalties for defendants convicted of the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1530 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1570 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BURGLARY|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1663 84-0 (2015) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1669 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to increasing the punishment for subsequent convictions for indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1812 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1897 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1914 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles considers the eligibility of certain inmates for release on parole. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 1955 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call ADVERTISING|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2042 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the expiration date of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit issued to a sex offender; increasing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2054 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2159 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring the payment of restitution as a condition of community supervision for offenses involving family violence committed in the presence of certain children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|Family--General|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2170 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 2286 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2291 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the payment of restitution to certain individuals depicted in child pornography and to increasing the punishment for certain individuals convicted of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2299 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain laws concerning community supervision granted in criminal cases, including conforming amendments. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Statutory Revision
HB 2556 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar BURNING & INCINERATORS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 2806 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of and increasing the punishment for the offense of unlawful smuggling or concealment of persons; creating an offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3296 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to an increase in punishment for certain persons convicted of theft of nickel-bearing alloys. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3751 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|KIDNAPPING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3797 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4014 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on the premises of a public transportation system House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 81 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation of a commission to examine and prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 87 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Business & Commerce--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|SMOKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Tobacco Products
SB 108 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain criminal procedures for misdemeanor offenses committed by children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 120 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration
SB 124 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 226 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 375 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
SB 377 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
SB 393 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 412 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Judges|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 419 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 446 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 461 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 ADVERTISING|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 614 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|KIDNAPPING|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 662 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 701 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual performance by a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 741 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to criminal procedures related to certain offenses committed by a student on property under control of a school district. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 746 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amending provisions subject to criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately CIVIL COMMITMENT|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 753 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 771 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles considers the eligibility of certain inmates for release on parole. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 851 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to reducing the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances; creating a dedicated account. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1070 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1088 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition for a pardon or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons convicted of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1096 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain laws concerning community supervision granted in criminal cases, including conforming amendments. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Statutory Revision
SB 1212 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1418 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1661 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1795 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation or the offenses of escape or permitting or facilitating escape. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SJR 54 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 36 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the criminal penalty for and certain civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GRAFFITI|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 72 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call ACCIDENTS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 73 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars BURGLARY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 125 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FALSE IDENTITY|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 137 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, the penalty for gambling promotion, and the prosecution of certain gambling offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GAMBLING
HB 140 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 166 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 182 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 183 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 191 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 262 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody; providing certain enhanced penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Juries|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 266 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 279 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 281 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Family--General|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 321 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 328 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE
HB 400 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|SMOKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Tobacco Products
HB 412 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to the punishment for a false affiliation with a charitable organization or a false claim of a charitable purpose in the course of committing certain crimes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 439 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates
HB 452 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the punishment prescribed for engaging in certain acts of deadly conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
HB 534 83-0 (2013) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the punishment for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 553 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Legislature|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT|State Employees|State Officers|Weapons
HB 574 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 625 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the penalty for the operation of a vehicle without a license plate. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 705 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault committed against a person providing services in that capacity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 720 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 734 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 765 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 793 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the smuggling of persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Aliens|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement
HB 821 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EVIDENCE
HB 901 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 911 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of an alcoholic beverage. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 924 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 925 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
HB 990 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the establishment of a sentencing policy, accountability, and review council to develop means to assess the effect of sentencing practices and policies on state correctional resources and improve the efficiency of the state criminal justice system, to develop a plan regarding the prosecution of certain child offenders, and to review certain penal laws. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SENTENCING POLICY, ACCOUNTABILITY, & REVIEW COUNCIL, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1011 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the punishment for the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1069 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the classification of certain misdemeanor and felony theft offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1127 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1131 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1216 83-0 (2013) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1258 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempting to evade arrest or detention through the use of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1284 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1302 83-0 (2013) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain repeat sex offenders and to certain restrictions on employment for certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1305 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the criminal penalty for acting as an agent after suspension or revocation of the agent's license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1337 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the release of an inmate on parole. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 1417 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1436 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for certain offenses involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1437 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1440 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalties for repeat and habitual felony offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1564 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration
HB 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1628 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1748 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1790 83-0 (2013) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2044 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2045 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the penalty for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2097 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to a parole panel conducting certain revocation hearings by videoconference. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2219 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2229 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee ACCIDENTS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2344 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to prosecution of and punishment for the offense of smuggling of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Drugs|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2396 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2417 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|MARIHUANA
HB 2440 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the obligation of a defendant to pay court-ordered restitution. House: Corrections No action taken in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2458 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Human Relations
HB 2498 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the punishment for the offense of delivery of marihuana or possession with the intent to deliver marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA
HB 2541 83-0 (2013) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the penalty for certain family violence offenses and to the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain family violence offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2568 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to strict construction of statutes that create or define criminal offenses and penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2596 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2637 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the fraudulent use of identifying information by certain sex offenders; providing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FALSE IDENTITY|FRAUD|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2801 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PROSTITUTION
HB 2803 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2809 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain repeat sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2816 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Abortion|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS
HB 2827 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2842 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the eligibility of certain persons convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity for community supervision or release on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|ORGANIZED CRIME
HB 2849 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GRAFFITI
HB 2964 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to certain remedies involving habeas corpus proceedings for persons improperly advised about the consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contender and for persons affected by a change in law after entering such a plea. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3056 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ACCIDENTS|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3059 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COMMUNITY SERVICE|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3336 83-0 (2013) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to a judge's findings when sentencing persons convicted of certain drug possession offenses to a term of confinement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Judges|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INTERNET
HB 3458 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence BOATS & BOATING|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3517 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to requiring a jury to consider a victim impact statement before assessing punishment in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--Juries|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3523 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to punishment for the offense of driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Returned from the House for further action Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3588 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the prosecution of and consequences for certain acts of official oppression; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3617 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3685 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the requirements for the issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit to a sex offender. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HJR 80 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the governor to declare a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 86 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|SMOKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Tobacco Products
SB 89 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 98 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 187 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 275 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 ACCIDENTS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 368 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the release by a sheriff of certain defendants to an electronic monitoring or house arrest program. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|SHERIFFS
SB 393 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the criminal procedures related to children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 395 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 COMMUNITY SERVICE|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 433 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 549 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GANGS
SB 554 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Administration
SB 616 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice BURGLARY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 750 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 827 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the fraudulent use of identifying information by certain sex offenders; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FALSE IDENTITY|FRAUD|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1198 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar Abortion|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS
SB 1211 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which the person received a discharge and dismissal after successfully completing a term of deferred adjudication community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1291 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1348 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Weapons
SB 1428 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the reformation of the sentences of juveniles convicted of capital felonies. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1712 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PROSTITUTION
SB 1757 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, or possession of a license plate flipper; creating an offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1772 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 57 83-1 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform or induce abortions; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS
HB 59 83-1 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent the wrongful convictions of indigent defendants and to identify other related errors and defects in the criminal process. Filed Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 72 83-1 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 79 83-1 (2013) Author: White, James Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. Filed Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 10 83-2 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 60 83-2 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the use of force in defense of property. Filed Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Property Interests--General
HB 3 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain defendants who commit certain sexual offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 17 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Aliens|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TRESPASS
HB 19 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a person operating a motor vehicle without a license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 20 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 27 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the payment of fines and costs by defendants who are unable to pay the fines and costs in misdemeanor cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 38 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the criminal penalty for and certain civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GRAFFITI
HB 47 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 99 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication-related offenses; creating the offense of aggravated driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 115 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Motion to reconsider spread on the Journal Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 137 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to requiring a distinctive symbol or marking on the driver's license issued to a person convicted of certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PUBLIC INTOXICATION|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 189 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the criminal and civil consequences for certain intoxication offenses and to certain fees associated with the enforcement and administration of certain of those consequences. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 221 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 227 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to exempting persons who are convicted of certain sexual offenses from registering as a sex offender in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 239 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the offense of paying or receiving certain forms of compensation for facilitating the registration of voters; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Postponed Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 260 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of unlawful transport of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 305 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars BURGLARY|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 341 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice BURGLARY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 350 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to discharging fines and costs assessed against certain juvenile defendants through community service or tutoring. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 371 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for certain defendants convicted of murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 384 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the proper identification of boats and outboard motors; creating an offense. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately BOATS & BOATING|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Parks & Wildlife--General|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 385 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|FRAUD
HB 473 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses and to fees associated with the enforcement and administration of certain of those consequences. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 488 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 509 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 517 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Support
HB 542 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|DISCRIMINATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 548 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalties for possession of two ounces or less of marihuana and to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MARIHUANA|OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 566 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the murder of certain individuals protected under a court order as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably as substituted Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|STALKING
HB 594 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, and the penalty for gambling promotion. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GAMBLING
HB 595 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the punishment prescribed for false identification as a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FALSE IDENTITY|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 605 82-0 (2011) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the consequences of community supervision and to petitions and procedures for the expunction of criminal records and files and to orders of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 612 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the criminal penalty for failure of a trustee to pay the beneficiaries of the trust the purchase price for timber sold by the trustee. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 Business & Commerce--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Property Interests--Trusts|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 613 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the unauthorized harvesting of standing timber; providing for the imposition of a criminal penalty. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 670 82-0 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Postponed Business & Commerce--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|SMOKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Tobacco Products
HB 685 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action based on the commission of a nonviolent offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Lawyers|Military & Veterans
HB 690 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GRAFFITI
HB 696 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the offense of escape from custody by a person lawfully detained. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 728 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--Candidates
HB 770 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 772 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 804 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al. Relating to the offense of illegal voting by a person who is not a United States citizen. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Elections--General
HB 853 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 864 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 922 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the penalty for theft of an automated teller machine or the contents or components of an automated teller machine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 927 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1028 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to certain contact between a criminal defendant and the victim of the offense of which the defendant is convicted or a member of the victim's family. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1063 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 1101 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Family--General|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1102 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1103 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Animals|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1113 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sentencing hearing or deferred adjudication hearing and conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1121 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1199 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the penalty for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1202 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Labor--General
HB 1294 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1309 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars BULLYING|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 1389 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for the owner of a dog that attacks another person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Animals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Safety
HB 1410 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1471 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1489 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1552 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the monitoring of and the provision of certain information regarding certain high-risk sex offenders. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 1640 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1670 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1706 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1707 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1722 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to the failure to stop or report certain crimes committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1723 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1962 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the programs that a justice or municipal court may require a juvenile offender to attend and to the payment of related program costs. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1964 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain court orders against, and to discharging through community service fines and costs assessed against, certain juvenile defendants. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 COMMUNITY SERVICE|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1988 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2023 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to county regulation of sound levels; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Noise|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PERMITS
HB 2110 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health ATTORNEY GENERAL|BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DNA|Health Care Providers|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2196 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2323 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2326 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2482 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain offenses involving theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2577 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: