HB 492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain evidence obtained in a criminal investigation, including the issuance and execution of certain search warrants, the required disclosure of certain information in emergency situations, and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained with or without warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3363 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance and execution of certain search warrants in a criminal investigation and the admissibility of evidence obtained through certain searches.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the installation and use of tracking equipment and for access to certain communications and location information by law enforcement and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained through those procedures.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1867 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance and execution of certain search warrants in a criminal investigation and the admissibility of evidence obtained through certain searches.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device and to public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 386 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2260 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a magistrate or justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study of no-knock entries conducted in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extending the length of time for which an affidavit establishing probable cause for a search warrant may be sealed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to warrants and orders issued for the use of tracking equipment and access to electronic communications to further a criminal investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to extending the length of time for which an affidavit establishing probable cause for a search warrant may be sealed.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2093 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1727 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the authority of a magistrate to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2622 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the return of executed search warrants and the public availability of search warrant affidavits.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 401 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the seizure of property by a peace officer.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 324 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that a peace officer obtain a search warrant before conducting a body cavity search during a traffic stop.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 460 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons suspected of committing certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the contents of a search warrant and to the offense of tampering with a governmental record consisting of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1166 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to sworn statements and other documentation provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: 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
HB 1496 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to search warrants issued to obtain a DNA specimen through a buccal swab or another method.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3165 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device; public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 3909 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the execution of an arrest or search warrant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4045 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4071 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to certain body cavity searches conducted by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 715 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to sworn statements and other documentation provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain certain information through installation or use of global positioning system wireless device trackers, international mobile subscriber identity locators, or other devices or equipment, and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 516 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to sworn affidavits provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other related information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3164 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to requiring a search warrant for government access to stored communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3689 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 970 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to access to certain stored communications of a provider of an electronic communications service or remote computing service in this state pursuant to a warrant issued in another state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1052 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
SB 1088 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 49 83-2 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a requirement that a peace officer obtain a search warrant before conducting a body cavity search.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1507 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1891 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for data or information contained in or on certain devices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3034 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 430 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 917 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1354 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1663 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2034 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants by certain municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 2133 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to mandatory conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision concerning certain searches.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3151 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the authority of certain justices of the peace to issue a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 743 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1069 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1607 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 798 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1011 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1327 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2119 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants by certain municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2943 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to mandatory conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision concerning certain searches.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3131 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3558 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the issuance of warrants to certain persons for fire, health, and code inspections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 6 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of individuals committing or attempting to commit certain sex offenses, to the placement by public schools of certain students who are sex offenders, and to the notification requirements concerning certain offenses committed by students.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 244 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 396 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1126 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 47 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to imposing a civil penalty on a clerk who fails to make available to the public certain information with respect to an arrest or search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2418 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
SB 240 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1195 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 144 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to duties imposed on a peace officer after performing a search.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 661 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 628 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 619 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the nature of an affidavit that may be filed in support of the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1501 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to duties imposed on a peace officer after performing a search.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1999 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a magistrate in certain counties to issue a search warrant for certain property or items.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2044 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 120 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 234 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3228 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the nature of an affidavit that may be filed in support of the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3229 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to contraband subject to seizure under a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 919 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 999 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 664 75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the authority of county judges to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 224 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the authority of county judges to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1901 74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to subsequent evidentiary search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1349 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to subsequent evidentiary search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1015 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the application for or issuance of arrest and search warrants by means of electronic or electromagnetic facsimile devices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2313 73-0 (1993)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the application for or issuance of search warrants by means of an electronic or electromagnetic facsimile device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 766 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to who may issue an evidentiary search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2072 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the authority of State Board of Insurance employees to use search warrants.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 294 71-0 (1989)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 376 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al.
Relating to search warrants in cases involving certain offenses against a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1119 71-0 (1989)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to search warrants for fire, health, or building safety inspections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2333 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to issuance of a search warrant by certain judges.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 173 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained
SB 498 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Marchant, Ken
Relating to search warrants for fire, health, or code inspections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 8 71-2 (1989)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 83 71-3 (1990)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 72 71-4 (1990)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 292 70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 996 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to search warrants in cases involving certain offenses against a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2168 70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the purposes for and the conditions under which a search warrant may be issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 836 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to search warrants in cases involving certain offenses against a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1077 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the judges who may issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1566 69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the purposes for and the conditions under which a search warrant may be issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1567 69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the purposes for and the conditions under which a search warrant may be issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1043 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to permitting the issuance of a search warrant to search a crime scene and providing limitations thereon.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1157 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to the persons authorized to issue search warrants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 1612 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to search warrants for juveniles under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2153 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant and the disposition of the property seized.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 2362 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 497 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1157 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant and the disposition of the property seized.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1254 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 1428 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to issuance of a search warrant to search for property constituting evidence of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1520 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to search warrants issued to search for and seize news media work product.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1750 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to search warrants for juveniles under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2091 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, LutherSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to search warrants to search for and seize property or items located in a news media office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 144 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee unfavorably
SB 1202 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant to search for property constituting evidence of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 701 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to search warrants to search for and seize evidence of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1474 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the execution of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 156 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the contents of an affidavit required for search warrants to search for and seize evidence of an offense or that a particular person committed an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 240 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1696 64-0 (1975)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Providing rules governing evidentiary searches.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 431 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with no action taken
HB 1253 63-0 (1973)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1495 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize certain drugs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 577 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Authorizing issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 728 63-0 (1973)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
HB 1144 62-0 (1971)
Author: Lee, W.E. "Will"
Relating to authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
SB 129 62-0 (1971)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value.
SB 202 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
SB 307 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, RalphSponsor: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the seizure of obscene materials and injunctive and other judicial proceedings concerning obscene materials and materials harmful to minors.
HB 361 61-0 (1969)
Author: Neugent, L. Dean
Relating to amending statutes providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value and providing rules under which such warrant may issue.
HB 643 61-0 (1969)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to fire marshals and health officers to inspect premises for fire or health hazards or violations of fire or health regulations.
SB 250 61-0 (1969)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value; providing the rules under which such warrant may issue.
HB 642 59-0 (1965)
Author: Markgraf, Jim
Relating to arrest and search without warrant.
HB 643 59-0 (1965)
Author: Markgraf, Jim
Relating to execution of search warrants.
SB 356 59-0 (1965)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to arrest and search without warrant.
SB 358 59-0 (1965)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to execution of search warrants.
HB 237 57-0 (1961)
Author: Barlow, James E.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure requiring that the magistrate issuing a search warrant endorse thereon the date and hour of issuance.
HB 43 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hunt, Billy Eugene
Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act relating to search warrants so as to further safeguard issuance of such for search of private dwellings.
SB 128 53-0 (1953)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Relating to making it unlawful to search a private residence without a search warrant and to use in evidence any fact or facts, or testimony obtained in violation thereof, or in violation of the laws of this State or of the United States; and providing a penalty for a violation thereof.
HB 19 53-1 (1954)
Author: Bell, Marshall O.
Relating to amending the Communist Control Law to enlarge the definition of a Communist so as to include a person who knowingly in any manner advocates or acts to further the World Communist Movement, and to provide for the issuance of search warrants for search and seizure of implements for sabotage or destruction of properties, facilities, or service connected with national defense, and for search and seizure of books, records, pamphlets, cards, receipts, paraphernalia, and memoranda of communistic membership or activity.
SB 161 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to authorizing the issuance of a search warrant to search any place where a crime is alleged to have been committed and to remove any evidence of the commission of such crime; prescribing the procedure to be followed in containing search warrant; providing this Act shall be cumulative of all existing laws authorizing search warrants.
HB 432 45-0 (1937)
Author: Keith, Joseph Arthur "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing search warrant to issue for the purpose of searching for and seizing and disposing of intoxicating liquors under certain circumstances and prescribing the rules relative thereto.
HB 68 41-0 (1929)
Author: Prendergast, F. H.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure regulating searches and seizures.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 94 41-0 (1929)
Author: King, Arthur Howard | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Statutes of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas relating to searches without a warrant.
House: Liquor Traffic
HB 330 41-0 (1929)
Author: Jenkins, Charles H.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 466 41-0 (1929)
Author: Graves, William Thomas | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws so as to allow a search warrant to issue in certain instances upon information and belief of two credible persons.
SB 23 41-0 (1929)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to repealing the search and seizure act.
SB 19 40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amend an Act regarding the unlawful search of private residences, actual place of habitation, place of business, person or personal possession, without first having obtained a search warrant, as required by law.
HB 541 36-0 (1919)
Author: McDowra, R. L.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Revised Criminal Statutes providing the maximum time for the execution and return of search warrants, providing for a list and the value of articles seized, and providing for the custody of same.
