HB 91 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
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
Referred to Corrections
HB 259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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
HB 379 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to changing the eligibility for parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for trafficking offenses involving one or more child victims.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
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
HB 595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the release on parole of certain youthful offenders; changing parole eligibility.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the release to mandatory supervision of certain inmates confined in a county jail.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
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
HB 787 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
HB 953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the use of certain technologies to supervise a defendant placed on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates; changing parole eligibility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1844 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1894 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a clemency review of certain felony offenders by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1933 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the definition of close relative of a deceased victim for purposes of certain laws relating to the release of an inmate on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in certain portions of the unincorporated area of the county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2177 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the release of certain inmates on parole; changing parole eligibility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the period for disposing of a charge that a person violated a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to eligibility requirements for public office and to the form of an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2341 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 25 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: 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.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to measures to improve community supervision outcomes.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to individual treatment plans for inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2445 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to veterans placed on community supervision or confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates during a public health emergency.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the issuance of a summons for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the reentry and reintegration programs provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2754 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2793 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to parole determinations and individual treatment plans for inmates.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the issuance of a summons for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2830 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
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
HB 3249 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to prohibiting the arrest of a person for a violation of a condition of community supervision based on certain drug test results.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of an individual's criminal history and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony becomes eligible to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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
HB 3601 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 3660 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | 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
HB 4338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: 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
HJR 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to job interview restrictions for releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 83 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the timely processing of certain requests relating to the employment of a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for certain offenses involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to mandatory conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision concerning certain searches.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to criminal history screening of applicants for residential tenancies; imposing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1483 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1494 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
SB 1833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1836 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the vote required to release certain inmates on parole.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 45 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the reentry and reintegration programs provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Filed
HB 64 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notifications given to a person convicted of a felony concerning the person's eligibility to vote.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 153 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 240 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
Filed
SB 51 87-1 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
Filed
HB 218 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notifications given to a person convicted of a felony concerning the person's eligibility to vote.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
SB 56 87-2 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
Filed
SB 77 87-2 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the release on parole of certain youthful offenders; changing parole eligibility.
Filed
HB 87 87-3 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the release on parole of certain youthful offenders; changing parole eligibility.
Filed
SB 55 87-3 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the release on parole of certain youthful offenders; changing parole eligibility.
Filed
HB 156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to meetings or visits between a defendant on community supervision and a supervision officer.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 785 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the assessments used by the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make parole decisions.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 918 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to providing discharged or released inmates with certain documents, including documents to assist the inmate in obtaining employment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/20
HB 1271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates; changing parole eligibility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1314 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the release on bail of, and the reimbursement to a county for certain costs of confining, a person charged with an administrative violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1358 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to grants for community supervision and corrections departments for supervision officer caseload management.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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
HB 1419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the early release from supervision of certain persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 2158 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the availability of peer support services in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to a trauma history screening for certain defendants and inmates.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 2381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a strategic plan to reduce recidivism by facilitating stable employment for persons who are preparing to reenter communities of this state after incarceration.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2519 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the reporting of certain information on felony defendants placed on community supervision who are young adults and to certain measures to reduce the revocation rate of those defendants.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the issuance of a summons for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the release to mandatory supervision of certain inmates confined in a county jail.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2974 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to prohibiting the arrest of a person for a violation of a condition of community supervision based on certain drug test results.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3078 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
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.
HB 3296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants serving a sentence for a state jail felony offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3303 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to certain procedures involving a violation of a condition of community supervision committed by a defendant who is the sole caretaker of a child.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties of and training for certain officers and jailers regarding the child safety check alert list.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to credit toward payment of certain fines, costs, fees, and surcharges imposed on certain offenders before, during, or after a period of confinement for another offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 4044 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the funding of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment for certain persons released on parole.
House: Corrections
Postponed
HB 4232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the use of the self-sufficiency fund for job-training programs that assist formerly incarcerated persons.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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
HB 4375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to authorizing the use of anti-theft electronic monitoring as a condition of community supervision or release on bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 4566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4594 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for and conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 4606 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the number of active releasees on a parole officer's caseload.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HJR 130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 155 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for certain costs incurred in confining certain persons arrested following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 217 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 461 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to providing certain discharged or released inmates with documentation to assist in obtaining employment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 804 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a community supervision and corrections department policy regarding supervision officer meetings and visits.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parole officer participation in a hearing concerning a person's alleged violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: 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
SB 1848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
SB 2148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2242 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to violations of certain conditions of parole; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 86 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 162 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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
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
HB 187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide notice to certain persons of the right to vote.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 190 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 215 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
HB 260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to providing voter registration application forms to certain discharged inmates.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 314 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to certain notices and information about certain releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that are provided to or made accessible to criminal justice agencies and to notification of an executive clemency recommendation by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 640 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 664 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1041 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the review of certain privately operated residential facilities for persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1046 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a veterans coordinator for the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the child safety zone applicable to registered sex offenders and to certain other persons who are released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1287 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the electronic monitoring of certain defendants as an alternative to confinement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1307 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on probation.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding inmate grievances.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1426 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certificate of relief from collateral consequences to certain persons placed on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, for certain criminal offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1504 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to a community supervision and corrections department policy regarding supervision officer meetings and visits.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1550 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the reimbursement of certain costs of confinement.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the release on bail of a person arrested under a warrant issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1824 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 2120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates and the consideration of release on parole for those inmates.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas of juvenile justice officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 2448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a study on the assessments used by the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make parole decisions.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2507 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to contracts for the housing of inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2676 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the restoration of rights to certain persons convicted of a felony offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to community supervision in this state and the waiver or modification of certain fees, fines, and costs imposed on certain defendants; changing fees applicable to community supervision or a defendant's participation in certain programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2883 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an inmate's completion of classes or programs before being released on parole.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3070 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the payment of certain costs, fines, fees, or restitution by a defendant placed on community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3289 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the procedures for certain technical violations of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain reports by the Board of Pardons and Parole
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to post-discharge services offered by a juvenile board or juvenile probation department to a child after the child's probation period ends.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
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
HB 3776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to automatic cancellation of a voter's registration upon felony conviction.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to an administrative violation of a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the independent ombudsman for county jails.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4013 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 332 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the electronic monitoring of certain defendants as an alternative to confinement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper sexual activity with a person under supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
SB 556 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 900 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to penalties for certain family violence offenses and for assultive offenses against certain persons; imposing court costs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to confinement as a condition of community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1532 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to post-discharge services offered by a juvenile board or juvenile probation department to a child after the child's probation period ends.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1582 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to community supervision in this state and the waiver or modification of certain fees, fines, and costs imposed on certain defendants; changing fees applicable to community supervision or a defendant's participation in certain programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1584 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1631 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the child safety zone applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
SB 1849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
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
SB 2236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the independent ombudsman for county jails.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 326 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a study on the assessments used by the Board of Pardons and Paroles to make parole decisions.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 271 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to mandatory supervision for certain offenses involving the possession of a controlled substance.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 272 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to mandatory supervision for certain inmates sentenced following violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 372 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the monitoring of the Internet access of certain sex offenders placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 433 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on probation.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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
HB 518 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to certain waivers by a defendant regarding a community supervision revocation hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 556 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to juvenile probation fees and court costs imposed by a juvenile court; increasing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 710 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: 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
HB 1204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide notice to certain persons of the right to vote.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to changing the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain intoxication offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision and to a biennial study regarding prevention of intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1375 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to creating a defense to revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision for a person who travels through a child safety zone.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1503 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1529 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1546 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
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
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
HB 1930 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to strategic planning for the operation of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2371 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2869 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to study issues related to community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Office of the Independent Oversight Ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3387 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to sex offender treatment as a condition of parole or mandatory supervision for certain releasees.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to certain notices and information about certain releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that are provided to or made accessible to criminal justice agencies.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the expunction of certain drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4007 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision and charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 82 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 99 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the supervised reentry into the community of certain inmates nearing their date of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 126 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 380 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 417 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to participate in a drug court program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 537 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for certain sexual offenses involving a child victim.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 589 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
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
SB 790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
SB 1083 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 255 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to mandatory supervision for certain offenses involving the possession of a controlled substance.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 256 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to mandatory supervision for certain inmates sentenced following violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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
HB 386 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of inmates convicted of compelling prostitution or trafficking of persons.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 466 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to providing voter registration application forms to certain discharged inmates.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 517 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain intoxication offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision and to a biennial study regarding driving while intoxicated prevention.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 653 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the frequency with which certain parolees are required to report to their supervision officer.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 691 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1070 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the expunction of certain alcohol- and drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1234 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate convicted of reckless injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person for release to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a judge to impose a period of confinement in a county jail for a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 1620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1645 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the monitoring of the Internet access of certain sex offenders placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2069 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the release of inmates convicted of certain violent crimes on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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
HB 2289 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Windham School District and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 2520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to increasing the costs of court and juvenile probation fees imposed by a juvenile court.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2634 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2653 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the establishment of a procedure for providing incentives for or imposing intermediate sanctions on a person who violates certain conditions of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2733 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration and operation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2736 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the placement on community supervision of certain defendants convicted of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2812 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an annual report by the reentry and integration division and the parole division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
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
HB 2888 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to establishing the juvenile first offender program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2969 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the restoration of civil rights of certain persons convicted of a felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2979 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3004 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3210 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to sex offender treatment as a condition of parole or mandatory supervision for certain releasees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3407 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3420 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the carrying of firearms by certain off-duty employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in certain locations; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 88 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 90 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates convicted of injury to a child for release to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 213 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Windham School District and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 358 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the use of a polygraph statement as evidence that a defendant or releasee from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has violated a condition of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 727 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1096 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the monthly fee a defendant must pay during a period of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1173 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: White, James
Relating to procedures for the sentencing and placement on community supervision of defendants charged with the commission of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
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
SB 1356 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking and its victims and the care of juveniles who have experienced traumatic events.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1522 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1769 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the fingerprinting practices of juvenile probation departments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SJR 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
HB 200 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the notification of the release of certain inmates given to certain courts, law enforcement agencies, and the United States Social Security Administration.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 230 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
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
HB 546 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the computation of certain supplemental funding for community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 694 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain inmates who complete a rehabilitation program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the use of certain fees collected for pretrial intervention programs offered in a county.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 867 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of a person convicted of certain sex offenses for jury-recommended community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 934 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 1205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the procedures for reducing or terminating community supervision and the establishment of certain time credits through which a defendant's period of community supervision is reduced.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1220 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the restoration of certain inmates' good conduct time that is forfeited during a term of imprisonment.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1226 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons who have received deferred adjudication to vote.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1299 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the supervised reentry into the community of certain inmates nearing their date of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1381 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the service of civil process on an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1477 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to awarding credit to certain inmates for time between release on and revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
House: Corrections
Postponed
HB 1770 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain inmates released or eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1879 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the use of money appropriated out of the general revenue fund for the provision of postsecondary educational programs to persons confined or imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 1940 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain matters affecting the supervision of persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain hearings conducted concerning persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 2143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the conditions of community service of certain offenders and the reentry and reintegration of offenders released or discharged from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Meeting cancelled
HB 2352 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2649 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2650 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the establishment of a procedure for imposing intermediate sanctions on a person who violates certain conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2734 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain mandatory conditions of parole or mandatory supervision for illegal criminal aliens and the revocation of parole or mandatory supervision as a result of violating those conditions.
House: Corrections Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2735 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2844 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the supervision of certain people convicted of a criminal offense and to the organization and operation of certain correctional entities.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2845 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of a judge to impose a period of confinement in a county jail for a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3031 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to granting certain persons convicted of a felony deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3340 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to a warden or certain facility employees providing information or a recommendation to a parole panel regarding an inmate eligible for parole.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3365 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to a warden or certain facility employees providing information or a recommendation to a parole panel regarding an inmate eligible for parole.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3386 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the supervision of certain people convicted of a criminal offense and to the organization and operation of certain correctional entities.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3455 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to monitoring the Internet access of certain high-risk sex offenders who are released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Meeting cancelled
HB 3525 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to mandatory conditions of community supervision for a person placed on community supervision for certain sexual offenses committed against a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision or on super-intensive supervision parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3649 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to law enforcement and criminal justice.
House: Appropriations
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3650 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to cash payments provided to an inmate released on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3661 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to abolishing the state boot camp program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3664 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the calculation of the amount of state aid to be received by community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3691 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and community justice plans.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3761 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the treatment of and services provided to certain inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, to the provision of medical care to inmates in the custody of the department, to the release of inmates on parole and other forms of supervised release, and to certain other matters affecting the department.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the release of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or other forms of supervised release.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HCR 177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 167.
Received from the House
SB 144 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 167 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files after an individual receives a pardon or a grant of certain other relief with respect to the offense for which the individual was arrested.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 382 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 670 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of the location of certain halfway houses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 686 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the extension of the period of community supervision for certain defendants who fail to pay restitution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 880 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the operation of pretrial intervention and certain other programs by a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 883 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to awarding credit to an inmate for certain time between release on and revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 884 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the retention of good conduct time by an inmate whose release on parole or to mandatory supervision is revoked.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 976 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the supervised reentry into the community of certain inmates nearing their date of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1055 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to reports concerning and the reporting of the use of certain funds by community supervision and corrections departments and to the preparation of commitment reduction plans by those departments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1076 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses and to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure following a term of community supervision for any of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1077 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of certain time credits through which a defendant's period of community supervision is reduced.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1208 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the age until which juveniles placed on determinate sentence probation may be on probation.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1530 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1583 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1683 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1688 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1883 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the factors to be considered by the Board of Pardons and Paroles in establishing parole guidelines.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 44 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 24 82-1 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty.
Filed
HB 93 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the reinstatement of good conduct time suspended during a term of imprisonment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 94 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of laws awarding credit to an inmate for time between release on and subsequent revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 221 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to delaying parole eligibility for an individual convicted of certain violent offenses who evades arrest and to the punishment prescribed for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 295 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring a judge to explain certain matters concerning conditions of community supervision before a defendant enters a plea of not guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 483 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 493 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole or to mandatory supervision of a defendant convicted of criminal solicitation of capital murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 717 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the eligibility of certain sex offenders for parole.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 789 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 816 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to conditions of community supervision, release on parole, or release to mandatory supervision that restrict the proximity of a sex offender's residence to another sex offender's residence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 930 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 940 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 945 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the reduction or termination of the period of community supervision imposed on a defendant convicted of certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1048 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the number of counties or municipalities necessary to establish a regional drug court program.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1148 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1149 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1225 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the establishment, operation, or change in use or capacity of certain community residential facilities or correctional or rehabilitation facilities.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1270 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the location of halfway houses in the unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1641 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1711 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to establish a comprehensive reentry and reintegration plan for offenders released or discharged from a correctional facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 1870 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the manner in which inmates may receive certain cash payments on discharge or release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1899 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain inmates who complete a rehabilitation program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1958 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.
Relating to the release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain inmates who complete a rehabilitation program.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2120 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain juvenile correctional officers and caseworkers employed by the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2162 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Task Force to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2371 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the forfeiture of an inmate's good conduct time as a result of filing certain motions for forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2596 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2760 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to electronic monitoring as a condition of community supervision and parole for certain sex offenders.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 2808 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the power of a licensing authority to revoke, suspend, or deny a license on the basis of certain criminal proceedings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization that provides access to affordable financial products and services to certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2924 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the proximity of certain sex offenders' residences to a school.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3105 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the release on parole or revocation of parole or mandatory supervision of certain inmates placed in certain residential facilities.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3123 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the provision of case management services to inmates with certain illnesses.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3226 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain individuals who are released or are eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the requirement of a preliminary hearing for certain persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who are alleged to have violated a condition of release.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3355 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to electronic monitoring as a required condition of community supervision and parole for certain violent offenders.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3377 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the establishment of, departure from, and modification of certain parole guidelines and recommended parole approval rates.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3493 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a custodial officer.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3598 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of an electronic monitoring pilot program by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3721 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the training and certification of certain members or former members of the military as correctional officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3976 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the computation of certain supplemental funding for community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the portion of a person's sentence remaining after the revocation of the person's parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4178 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Council to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 4181 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain professionals employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4451 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to continuity of care services or mental health commitment proceedings for youth with mental illness or mental retardation who are transferred, discharged, or paroled from the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 4580 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the proportionality of criminal sentences and to the consequences of a defendant's violating a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 13 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Requesting that the president of the United States commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean and grant a full pardon to both agents.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HCR 34 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Requesting that the president of the United States grant a full pardon to United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HJR 58 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HJR 98 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to certain persons under specific circumstances.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 141 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 164 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
SB 166 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 169 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 223 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 224 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the power of a licensing authority to revoke, suspend, or deny a license on the basis of certain criminal proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 633 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the number of counties or municipalities necessary to establish a regional drug court program.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 829 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the maintenance of records by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice concerning certain financial obligations of inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 840 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 919 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1078 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the conduct constituting the offense of graffiti, the consequences of engaging in that conduct, and the authority of certain governmental entities to take certain actions designed to eradicate graffiti.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1086 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the location, operation, and management of certain correctional residential facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1118 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses and to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure following a term of community supervision for any of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1206 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Edwards, Al
Relating to the release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain inmates who complete a rehabilitation program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1321 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to discharging or releasing inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at or near certain department facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1374 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to annual reports by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission on the operations and conditions of probation services in this state.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1455 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of prison diversion progressive sanctions programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1682 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to periodic court approval of participation by a criminal defendant in a pretrial intervention program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1786 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to establish a comprehensive reentry and reintegration plan for offenders released or discharged from a correctional facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1832 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole or to mandatory supervision of a defendant convicted of criminal solicitation of capital murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1916 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files after an individual receives a pardon or a grant of certain other relief with respect to the offense for which the individual was arrested.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1917 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain responsibilities of a defendant serving a term of community supervision who changes residence within this state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1948 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a study regarding a supervised reentry program for certain inmates nearing their date of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
SB 1981 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the proximity of certain sex offenders' residences to a school.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2107 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the qualifications of juvenile probation officers in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2276 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Related to parole board rules regarding inmates claiming actual innocence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2280 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Council to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2359 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 11 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to certain persons under specific circumstances.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HJR 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a posthumous pardon for actual innocence.
Filed
SJR 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a posthumous pardon for actual innocence.
Filed
HB 44 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the restoration of good conduct time forfeited during a term of imprisonment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 46 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the application of laws awarding credit to an inmate for time between release on and subsequent revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 148 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of certain repeat sex offenders for release on parole.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 304 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision that sex offenders not reside in proximity with other sex offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 309 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain notifications made by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to close relatives of deceased victims.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 337 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the consequences of a defendant's violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 403 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the termination of supervision and reporting for certain releasees on parole or mandatory supervision who successfully complete a substance abuse treatment program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 409 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to requiring certain inmates to receive a high school equivalency certificate before their release or as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 434 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the appointment of certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as peace officers for certain purposes.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 530 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the operation and funding of drug court programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 541 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 558 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 768 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to providing notice regarding certain actions proposed to be taken with respect to a community residential facility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 770 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide notice to certain persons of the right to vote.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 800 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 803 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 898 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 927 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to a court's jurisdiction to suspend the sentence imposed for a felony and place the defendant on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 963 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to providing notice of the release or escape of a defendant to certain crime victims and witnesses in criminal trials.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 975 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to computation of the time certain defendants are required to serve in confinement following the revocation of community supervision.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 1018 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a salary career ladder for parole officers.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 1019 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to retirement eligibility and benefits for certain employees of the parole division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 1075 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the proportionality of criminal sentences and to the consequences of a defendant's violating a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1143 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to certain procedures following a violation of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1145 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1148 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the definition of "deadly weapon" for purposes of the prosecution of certain offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1234 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to a defendant's eligibility to be placed on deferred adjudication for certain intoxication offenses and to the consequences of that deferred adjudication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1240 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants for jury-recommended community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1340 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to delaying parole eligibility for an individual convicted of murder who evades arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1510 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the minimum and maximum terms of community supervision for a defendant charged with the commission of a felony.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 1512 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the reduction or termination of the period of community supervision imposed on a defendant.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 1513 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the exercise of judicial discretion with respect to placing certain felony offenders on community supervision and requiring a term of confinement as a condition of that supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1577 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to certain challenges for cause in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1595 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the reduction or termination of the period of community supervision imposed on a defendant convicted of certain intoxication offenses.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1610 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirement that a judge release on community supervision certain defendants convicted of certain state jail felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1678 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of a system of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1756 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the grade of offense for which a person may be committed to the Texas Youth Commission and the termination of control of persons committed to the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Postponed
HB 2053 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2385 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection of fees by a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney for certain expenses related to pretrial intervention programs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2537 80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to liability for hiring an employee or an independent contractor who has been convicted of a nonviolent criminal offense.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2576 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain determinations made by a judge before granting deferred adjudication in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2611 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2807 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Youth Commission and the prosecution of certain offenses and delinquent conduct in the Texas Youth Commission and certain other criminal justice agencies; providing penalties.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2938 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the date by which certain inmates must be released on parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3010 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to funding for community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3526 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to certain discretionary grants made to community supervisions and corrections departments from the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3637 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the administration of Project RIO (Reintegration of Offenders).
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3654 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the placement of certain releasees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in treatment centers, residential facilities, or halfway houses.
House: Corrections
Postponed
HB 3702 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to mandatory supervision for certain drug possession offenses.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3736 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to establishing parole officer maximum caseloads.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HCR 117 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Requesting that the president of the United States grant a presidential pardon to U.S. Border Patrol Agent Ignacio Ramos and U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Alonso Compean.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HR 2893 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 909.
Reported enrolled
SB 77 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the eligibility of a defendant who is convicted of certain violent crimes for jury-recommended community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 94 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 166 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a prison diversion progressive sanctions program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 167 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the administrative procedure for compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 208 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 235 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 262 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 301 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 302 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Pierson, Paula
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 435 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the ineligibility of certain inmates for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 698 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a salary career ladder for parole officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 838 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the revocation or modification of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 845 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the grade of offense for which a person may be committed to the Texas Youth Commission and the termination of control of persons committed to the Texas Youth Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 909 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 998 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a defendant's inability to pay certain expenses during a period of probation provided by a judge in a justice or municipal court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1116 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the appeal of certain hearings related to a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision and to certain related applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1293 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure of certain criminal history records.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the arrest and commitment of certain individuals arrested under a warrant issued because of a violation of the conditions of parole.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1466 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain information in the computerized criminal history system and the use of that information for reintegration services.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1563 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1728 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1738 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the power of a licensing authority to revoke, suspend, or deny a license on the basis of certain criminal proceedings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1909 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses and to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure following a term of community supervision for any of those offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 12 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SR 1203 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 909.
Reported enrolled
HB 43 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to conduct a mandatory human immunodeficiency virus test on certain inmates and state jail felons.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 139 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 157 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the conditions of community supervision for certain persons convicted of an intoxication offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 215 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to establishing certain standards for the drug testing of defendants placed on community supervision.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 277 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision that sex offenders not reside in proximity with other sex offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 429 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide notice to certain persons of the right to vote.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 456 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 488 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to providing notice of the release or escape of a defendant to certain crime victims and witnesses in criminal trials.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 575 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the operation of community supervision and corrections departments and to the early release of a defendant from community supervision.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 681 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 926 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to creating the offense of absconding from parole.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 967 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to administration of the criminal justice information system.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1093 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Postponed
HB 1326 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and to the immunity of certain judges for administrative acts in connection with those departments.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1421 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the restoration of good conduct time forfeited during a term of imprisonment.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1643 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the adoption of a salary career ladder for parole officers.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1661 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1761 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of certain repeat sex offenders for release on parole.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1887 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the exercise of judicial discretion with respect to the administration of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1896 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the application of laws awarding credit to an inmate for time between release on and subsequent revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1916 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1917 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the procedures for reducing or terminating a term of community supervision imposed on a criminal defendant.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1920 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the imposition of sanctions on defendants who violate conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2123 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to considerations applicable to a decision to commute a sentence of death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2125 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the procedure applicable to a decision to commute a sentence of death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2193 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of a system of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2363 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to establishing standards for analysis of tests for controlled substances required of defendants placed on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2406 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the procedures that apply to certain defendants who enter a drug court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2485 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the period of time during which a person may be supervised in a pretrial intervention program and the fee that may be charged for the program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2838 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the creation of a prison diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2853 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to pretrial diversion programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2904 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2906 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to surety bonds for the electronic monitoring of criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2992 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to judicial discretion to impose certain conditions of community supervision or to order a sentence executed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3025 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the length of confinement in county jail as a condition of community supervision that may be imposed on certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 3072 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of a prison diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3233 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the administration and operation of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3266 79-0 (2005)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to the reimbursement by certain defendants for the cost of confinement in county jail.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3346 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the procedures for issuance of an order of nondisclosure with respect to certain criminal history records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3390 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the eligibility of certain community supervision and corrections department employees, retired employees, and dependents of employees and retired employees to participate in the group benefits program for state employees.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HR 2245 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Expressing intent concerning a salary career ladder for parole officers.
Filed
SB 86 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 87 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the administrative procedure for compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Civil Practices
SB 225 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to consideration by the Board of Pardons and Paroles of an application for a pardon based on innocence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 228 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 279 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 440 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 491 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the eligibility of certain community supervision and corrections department employees, retired employees, and dependents of employees and retired employees to participate in the group benefits program for state employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 548 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to considerations by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 694 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to requiring notice to the prosecuting attorney before a parole panel determines whether to release an inmate on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 695 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 756 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to providing notice to county law enforcement before a parole panel considers the release of an inmate to that county.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 769 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 875 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reimbursement by certain defendants for the cost of confinement in county jail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 902 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 906 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and to the immunity of certain judges for administrative acts in connection with those departments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 911 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain criminal defendants paying restitution to the compensation to victims of crime fund.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 938 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a prison diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1006 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the period of time during which a person may be supervised in a pretrial intervention program and the fee that may be charged for the program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1007 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the placement of a defendant in the state boot camp program as a condition of deferred adjudication community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1259 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the early release of a defendant from community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1260 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the execution of a criminal defendant's sentence following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1261 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the maximum period of community supervision imposed for the commission of a felony.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1262 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to credit for time served on community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1265 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to establishing standards for analysis of tests for controlled substances required of defendants placed on community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1266 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration of a system of community supervision for certain defendants convicted of criminal offenses and to the suspension of driver's licenses for defendants convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1675 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the length of confinement in county jail as a condition of community supervision that may be imposed on certain defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 11 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 20 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 69 79-1 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the operation of a system of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Posting rule suspended
HB 56 79-2 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the operation of a system of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 24 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the restoration of good conduct time forfeited during a term of imprisonment.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 29 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the reliability of statements used at certain hearings regarding violations of a person's release on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 61 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants charged with or convicted of sexual offenses against children for release on community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 191 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the application of laws awarding credit to an inmate for time between release on and subsequent revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 291 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 301 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to represent a person before the Board of Pardons and Paroles or a parole panel.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 357 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 366 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 382 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the designation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a voter registration agency.
House: Elections
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 464 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 476 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision that sex offenders not reside in proximity with other sex offenders.
House: Law Enforcement
Considered in Calendars
HB 477 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 725 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the participation of community supervision and corrections department employees, retired employees, and dependents of employees and retired employees in the group benefits program for state employees.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 732 78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment of costs incurred in executing arrest warrants for violations of the conditions of community supervision.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 754 78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the satisfaction by certain defendants of a condition of community supervision requiring the defendant to perform community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 785 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to administration of the criminal history record system.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 866 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 1100 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to judge-imposed conditions of community supervision for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1180 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to participation by a defendant in a state boot camp program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1474 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to awards of administrative good conduct time and the advancement of parole eligibility dates for certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1480 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the efficient administration of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1482 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the authority of a judge to reduce or terminate the community supervision of a defendant convicted of an offense punishable as a state jail felony.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1514 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the imposition of sanctions on defendants who violate conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1634 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the ability of a court to maintain jurisdiction over a person placed on community supervision who absconds and to defenses to revocation of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1668 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1670 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to medically recommended intensive supervision of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the release pending deportation of certain inmates of the department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1672 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the imposition of community supervision on a defendant convicted of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1700 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the offense of injury to a child committed under certain circumstances and to the conditions of community supervision for a person convicted of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1712 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the oversight of state programs supporting community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1713 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief related to community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1714 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to eligibility for community supervision, the conditions of supervision, and the duration of the period of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1715 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the release on parole or mandatory supervision of certain inmates and to the supervision of persons on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1802 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the completion of community supervision for certain criminal defendants.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1849 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the revocation process for certain persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1850 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the supervision of persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1853 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the operation and maintenance of facilities of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the operation of certain department industries.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1855 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to state compensation to counties based on the use of alternatives to revocation of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1965 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the revocation process for releasees who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 2191 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to improving the collection of costs, fees, fines, and restitution in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2287 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to community supervision granted to certain defendants using or exhibiting a deadly weapon in connection with a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 2523 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the oversight of state programs supporting community justice assistance and supporting probation services for juvenile and adult offenders.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2526 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to health benefits for employees of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2624 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of community supervision and corrections departments and to the early release of a defendant from community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2626 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to early release from community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2670 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the early termination of parole and mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2671 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the subsequent release from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of a person whose release on parole or to mandatory supervision has been revoked.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2672 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the imposition of sanctions on a defendant who violates a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2685 78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the due diligence required of certain officers in regard to the execution or attempted execution of warrants alleging violations of conditions of community supervision.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2727 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the time during which inmates may be considered for release on parole.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2728 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to violations of certain conditions of parole or mandatory supervision; providing criminal penalties.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2858 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to certain hearings relating to a person placed on community supervision for violation of a court order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2896 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the operation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2928 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the composition and operations of parole panels.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3073 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to collaboration between criminal justice agencies to ensure the success of supervision programs.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3335 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the time allowed for disposition of certain charges regarding a violation of parole or other forms of release from prison.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3487 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HR 1484 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 880.
Reported enrolled
SB 97 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 219 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the manner in which the Board of Pardons and Paroles performs duties related to clemency in capital cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 393 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 444 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 601 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 697 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the revocation process for certain releasees who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 880 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the time allowed for disposition of certain charges regarding a violation of parole or other forms of release from prison.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 917 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the time during which inmates may be considered for release on parole.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 918 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the issuance of a summons for an appearance related to certain violations of parole.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Meeting cancelled
SB 921 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the operation of community supervision and corrections departments and to the early release of a defendant from community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1144 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the revocation process for releasees who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1179 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the governor to grant pardons to persons who have received deferred adjudication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1349 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the participation of community supervision and corrections department employees, retired employees, and dependents of employees and retired employees in the group benefits program for state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1678 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the organization and duties of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1881 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a payment to a law enforcement and firefighter support organization as a condition of community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 3 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant pardons to persons who have received deferred adjudication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 28 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SR 969 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 880.
Reported enrolled
HB 43 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 44 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the provision of telephone service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 45 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the restoration of good conduct time forfeited during a term of imprisonment.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 72 78-1 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the organization and duties of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 105 78-1 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the operation of community supervision and corrections departments and to the early release of a defendant from community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
SB 15 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 16 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to considerations by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 30 78-1 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 4 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 23 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the organization and duties of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
HB 24 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making an appropriation.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
HB 48 78-2 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the operation of community supervision and corrections departments and to the early release of a defendant from community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 30 78-3 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the organization and duties of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 22 77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain defendants convicted of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 121 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to information a person required to register as a sex offender must report to a local law enforcement authority.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 174 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to requiring the Board of Pardons and Paroles and parole panels of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to meet to perform duties.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 223 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to procedural requirements applicable to the release on parole of certain sex offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 260 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to providing the governor with sole discretion to commute punishment in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the quality of legal representation in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 321 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain violent offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 331 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron
Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 431 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the financial transactions of a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 505 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to allowing peace officers to arrest or detain persons who violate conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 598 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to fees imposed on defendants placed on community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 720 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 772 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for medically recommended intensive supervision and the provision of facilities for those offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 774 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to an analysis of services that are provided or could be provided by community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 839 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to time served under community supervision as a credit against a sentence executed after revocation of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 869 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 874 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of a juvenile justice alternative education program to obtain a waiver regarding required days of operation.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 908 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the detention of an inmate or person pending a hearing on ineligible release or a charge of violating a condition of parole or release to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 943 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the dismissal of a claim brought by an inmate.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 962 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility for parole of an inmate serving a life sentence in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 991 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1057 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to compensation for wrongful conviction.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1075 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to certain reports submitted to the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on the use of ignition interlock devices.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1076 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to participation by employees and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments in the uniform group insurance program for state employees.
House: Pensions & Investments
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1315 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the dismissal of a claim brought by an inmate.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1414 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to prohibiting the introduction of argument in a criminal case concerning the effect of subsequent legislative action on punishment assessed by a jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1429 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to requiring the provision of notice to crime victims about the release of certain inmates on parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1481 77-0 (2001)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1499 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to conditions imposed by a judge on a defendant placed on deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1536 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to compensation for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1539 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the restoration of the civil rights of certain individuals convicted of offenses allegedly committed in other countries.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1541 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1582 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to establishing required work hours for members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1583 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the qualifications required for employment as a parole officer or parole officer supervisor.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1584 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to procedures applicable to the release of an inmate on mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1585 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the completion of a sentence in a felony after revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon and to the restoration of forfeited good conduct time.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1649 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the organization and duties of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the consequences of the revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2030 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the effect of deferred adjudications and convictions on certain licenses issued by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2048 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by a person who is younger than 18 years of age at the time of committing the felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2081 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the creation of a commutation process for certain seriously ill inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2121 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to voting by persons convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Subcommittee members named
HB 2135 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to community supervision for possession of a controlled substance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2358 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the formation of community justice councils and the preparation of community justice plans.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2494 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the ratification of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2560 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of community supervision on a defendant convicted of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2800 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the restoration of forfeited good conduct time.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 3249 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the requirement that certain persons released on parole or mandatory supervision use a deep-lung breath analysis mechanism on any motor vehicle operated by the person.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3408 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to authorizing certain juvenile probation officers to carry firearms.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3504 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to sanctions imposed on certain persons following modification of parole or release on mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HJR 21 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide the governor with sole discretion to commute punishment in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 56 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 1174 77-0 (2001)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Urging the Texas Department of Public Safety to create a public database that lists the offenders who have violated the terms and conditions of their parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision agreements and have outstanding arrest warrants.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HR 1267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 536.
Reported enrolled
SB 107 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 136 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to a payment to a children's advocacy center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 150 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to supervision of defendants by community supervision and corrections departments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 189 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to school district disciplinary action against a student with a disability who receives special education services and to the authority of a juvenile justice alternative education program to obtain a waiver regarding required days of operation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 239 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a defense to proceeding with an adjudication of guilt or to a revocation of community supervision.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 240 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the offense of hindering apprehension or prosecution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 288 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the financial transactions of a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 536 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to compensation to persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the restoration of the civil rights of certain individuals convicted of offenses allegedly committed in other countries.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 680 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 793 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the manner in which the Board of Pardons and Paroles performs duties related to clemency in capital cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 897 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the functions of a community justice council.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 898 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the submission of community justice plans.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1117 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the ratification of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1341 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to reimbursing counties for the cost of holding state parolees in county jails.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1470 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for certain juveniles with mental illness and placed on probation by a juvenile court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SJR 25 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 1193 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 536.
Reported enrolled
HB 53 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to firearm searches of certain persons placed on probation by a juvenile court, released under supervision by the Texas Youth Commission, or released on parole.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 77 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 95 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the abolition of parole and the creation of a commutation process for certain seriously ill inmates.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 104 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alvarado, Leo
Relating to reducing the recidivism rate for individuals under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 135 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 150 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to jury instructions and charges in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 151 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 172 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 212 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to prohibiting jury-recommended community supervision for a defendant convicted of murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 222 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the murder of a juvenile probation officer, community supervision and corrections department officer, or parole officer as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 241 76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain defendants convicted of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 299 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants charged with or convicted of sexual offenses against children for release on community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 300 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to procedural requirements applicable to the release on parole of certain sex offenders.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 397 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the procedure applicable to a decision to commute a sentence of death.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 398 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to considerations applicable to a decision to commute a sentence of death.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 421 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 425 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain violent offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 456 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to sanctions imposed on the violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 540 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to improper sexual activity between certain law enforcement or correctional personnel and persons under custody or supervision; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 556 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to permitting certain persons to seek an expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 557 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to permitting certain persons to seek an expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 635 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the offense of taking or attempting to take a weapon from a peace officer, parole officer, or community supervision and corrections department officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 757 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the civil consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 761 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to jury instructions and charges in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 903 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the eligibility for parole of certain violent offenders.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 966 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde | et. al.
Relating to the length of confinement in jail as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 999 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the receipt or disclosure of information relating to offenders with special needs.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1102 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to prohibiting discharge or release payments to certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1153 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the placement of a child in a county detention facility as a condition of probation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 1162 76-0 (1999)
Author: Crabb, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the authority of a judge to require certain public notice as a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1163 76-0 (1999)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to the reduction or termination of a period of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1191 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to requirements for membership on or employment by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1234 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility for release on community supervision or parole for a defendant convicted of aggravated assault.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1315 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Board of Pardons and Paroles and parole panels of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to meet to perform duties.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1403 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the probation ordered for certain delinquent conduct and the transfer of jurisdiction by a juvenile court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1535 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the eligibility for community supervision or parole for certain defendants convicted of sexual assault.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1584 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a referral to Project RIO by a local workforce development board.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1619 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 1946 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the payment of state aid to community supervision and corrections departments for the supervision of misdemeanants.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1999 76-0 (1999)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to employee benefits available to employees of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2027 76-0 (1999)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the duty of a person placed on community supervision for certain offenses to make disclosure to the landlord of the property where the person resides; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2145 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to persons subject to sex offender registration requirements, to the supervised release of those persons, and to the consequences of engaging in certain conduct for which a person is subject to sex offender registration; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2187 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to required counseling for a person placed on community supervision following conviction of an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2206 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and mandatory supervision for certain violent offenders.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2306 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution and requiring treatment of persons convicted of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2352 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the commitment of a child to the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2869 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the requirement that a child provide certain information to a juvenile probation officer as a condition of probation for certain offenses involving a handgun.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2921 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the imposition of community supervision on a defendant convicted of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 3256 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the exchange of information related to a special needs offender.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3362 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the repeal of release to mandatory supervision and to parole procedures applicable to certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3435 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the effect on a period of community supervision of the issuance of a capias or warrant alleging a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 6 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed by a person using a child to facilitate the commission of the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 22 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility for release on community supervision or parole for a defendant convicted of aggravated assault.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 25 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 31 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the ability of certain sex offenders to request early termination of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 38 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 39 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to jury instructions and charges in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 232 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the notification of a court on the discharge of a person from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or release on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 320 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the collection of fines and court costs from persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 352 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to requirements for membership on or employment by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 604 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to imposing an administrative fee on an individual who performs community service as a condition of community supervision.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 638 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of the offense of violation of a condition of community supervision, parole, or release on mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 660 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and mandatory supervision for certain violent offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1281 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement that the photographs of certain sex offenders be published in a newspaper.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1577 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to training for parole officers who supervise gang members released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1698 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the manner in which the Board of Pardons and Paroles performs duties related to clemency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1816 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to terms of community supervision for violation of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 29 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain defendants convicted of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 52 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of inmates serving sentences for indecency with a child for release on mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 54 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the eligibility of illegal aliens for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 88 75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain dangerous offenders.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 104 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for release on parole of criminal defendants who commit certain sexual offenses and sexually assaultive offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 127 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for jury-ordered community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 142 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a parole officer to carry certain weapons.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 156 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to various matters governing the contact of certain criminal offenders with the victims of their crimes.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 201 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for release on mandatory supervision of certain inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 238 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 287 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole or mandatory supervision that a prisoner have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 329 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain community supervision and corrections department officers to carry weapons.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 432 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the ineligibility of certain inmates for release on mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 485 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring that an out-of-state inmate housed in a correctional facility in this state be returned to the sending state before the inmate's release from imprisonment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 489 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of a sexual offender registration program to certain defendants and to the procedures used to register and monitor sex offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 542 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the appeal by a defendant of the revocation of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 547 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for violent offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 549 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to requests for issuance of arrest warrants for inmates who fail to report to parole officers as required by the terms of the inmates' release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 658 75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the county of residence of certain persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision after serving sentences for sexual offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 659 75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the eligibility for parole of certain defendants convicted of sexual assaults or other sexual offenses.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 779 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for release on parole for certain defendants convicted of assaultive offenses, including sexual assault, and for certain offenses committed with intent to commit assaults.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 780 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of a prisoner serving a sentence for the murder of an individual under the age of 17 years.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 781 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain sex offenders for deferred adjudication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 818 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to a study of the incidence of dual supervision of certain persons by the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and community supervision and corrections departments and to the reporting of certain arrests to prevent dual supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 819 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reducing the recidivism rate for individuals under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1011 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of assaultive offenses, including sexual assault, and for certain offenses committed with intent to commit assaults.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 1050 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to conditions of parole or mandatory supervision for an inmate released after serving a sentence for the offense of stalking.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1059 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the search of certain juveniles who are on probation or supervised release.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1112 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures and hearings concerning the revocation of the release status of persons under the supervision of the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the housing of those persons pending the hearings.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/98
HB 1272 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to termination of a lease if a tenant or occupant is convicted of or placed on community supervision for a drug offense.
House: Business & Industry
Posting rule suspended
HB 1273 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the duty of a person placed on community supervision for certain offenses to make disclosure to the landlord of the property where the person resides; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Posting rule suspended
HB 1348 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the appraisal of certain property conveyed in trust to a county bail bond board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1386 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the continuation and the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1466 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to adjudication of a child for engaging in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision, probation ordered for certain delinquent conduct, and the waiver and transfer of jurisdiction by a juvenile court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1467 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to extending the period of community supervision for certain persons convicted of a misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1565 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alvarado, Leo
Relating to reducing the recidivism rate for individuals under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1598 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to providing public notice on release of a sex offender into the community.
House: Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 1667 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of documents evaluating the performance of certain officers of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1728 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants charged with or convicted of sexual offenses against children for release on community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1799 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to procedural requirements applicable to the release on parole of certain sex offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1818 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to public notice of the release into the community of persons convicted of certain sexual offenses.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 1822 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the release of certain children in need of treatment by the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2489 75-0 (1997)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the administration of the Uniform Act for out-of-State probationer and parolee supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2634 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to administrative fees collected by community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2635 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the operation of state jail felony facilities and to the supervision of defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2826 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the qualifications required for appointment as a community supervision and corrections department officer.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2918 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the extension of a period of supervision under community supervision for a defendant charged with or convicted of certain sexual or sexually assaultive offenses, to the supervision of certain defendants and inmates on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision, to the publication of notice under the sex offender registration program, and to the classification of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on the basis of need for treatment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2958 75-0 (1997)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the release of certain information contained in a criminal defendant's presentence or postsentence report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2972 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole or mandatory supervision that a prisoner demonstrate a certain level of educational skill.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3066 75-0 (1997)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the code which prohibits certified probation officers from carrying weapons.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3113 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to providing public notice on release of a sex offender into the community.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3242 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to characteristics of a defendant that may not be used by a judge or jury to deny community supervision, and to characteristics of a defendant that may not be used by a prosecutor to urge a judge or jury to deny community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3244 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the efficient use of services and facilities for adult offenders determined to have alcohol or drug abuse problems.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3358 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the duty of a parolee or a person released to mandatory supervision to make a disclosure to certain persons and to the liability of certain persons if the disclosure is not made.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3577 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to certain fees a judge may impose on a defendant as a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 36 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 38 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for release on parole of criminal defendants who commit certain sexual offenses and sexually assaultive offenses against children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 46 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of assaultive offenses, including sexual assault, and for certain offenses committed with intent to commit assaults.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 47 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain dangerous offenders and to the imposition of post-imprisonment supervision on those offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 51 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time by certain inmates confined in the institutional division or a transfer facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 66 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to notice to the public and to public officials concerning activities affecting certain community corrections facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 108 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and mandatory supervision for certain violent offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 113 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the duty of the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to notify law enforcement of a prisoner's pending release or transfer to a halfway house.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 144 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of certain sex offenders for deferred adjudication.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 250 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of release to mandatory supervision and to parole procedures applicable to certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 357 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the continuation and the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 381 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of a grant of deferred adjudication for a sexual offense or a sexually assaultive offense and to the prosecution of certain defendants charged with or convicted of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 450 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring that an out-of-state inmate housed in a correctional facility in this state be returned to the sending state before the inmate's release from imprisonment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 663 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Place, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a judge to place a defendant convicted of a state jail felony on community supervision, to the supervision and confinement of those defendants, and to the facilities in which those defendants may be confined.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 791 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a juvenile probation department to obtain certain information from a court relating to a child under the department's supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 875 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the sex offender registration program to certain defendants, to the procedures used to register and monitor sex offenders, and to the imposition of criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 918 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to funding the costs of apprehending certain inmates for whom warrants are issued by the Board of Pardons and Paroles or the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1229 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to providing to a parole panel written statements to be considered in the parole process; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1237 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the qualifications required for appointment as a community supervision and corrections department officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1609 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the administration of the Uniform Act for out-of-state probationer and parolee supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1658 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to provisions requiring notification of prosecutors, county sheriffs, and municipal chiefs of police by local community supervision and corrections departments prior to the date when persons placed on community supervision change residences and by the pardons and paroles division of the Texas department of criminal justice prior to the date when prisoners are released or change residences. change residences.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1659 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the release of certain information contained in a criminal defendant's presentence or postsentence report.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1662 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to authorizing certain community supervision and corrections department officers and parole officers to carry weapons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1827 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Moreno, Paul
Relating to characteristics of a defendant that shall not be used by a judge to deny community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1875 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to certain hearings concerning the revocation of the release status of persons under the supervision of the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the housing of those persons pending the hearing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 12 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the eligibility for community supervision and release on parole for repeat sexual offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 17 74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain habitual violent offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 30 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the right of a victim of a criminal offense to receive notice before the individual who committed the offense is released on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 41 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of defendants convicted of habitual acts of indecency with a child or sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 42 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the revocation of parole or release to mandatory supervision of a defendant who commits a felony while released and to the sentencing of the defendant for the subsequent offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
HB 194 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole or mandatory supervision that a prisoner demonstrate a certain level of educational skill.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 196 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the effect of awards of good conduct time on eligibility for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 236 74-0 (1995)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting contact with the victim as a mandatory condition of parole or mandatory supervision for certain offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 253 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alvarado, LeoSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to requiring that parole officers receive information on new parolees within 14 days after release.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 255 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alvarado, Leo
Relating to requests by the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for criminal history record information on certain parolees and persons released to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 267 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cook, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision that certain prisoners obtain general equivalency diplomas.
House: Corrections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 430 74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to conditions of parole and release to mandatory supervision for inmates serving sentences for certain sex offenses.
House: Corrections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 693 74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to requests for issuance of arrest warrants for inmates who fail to report to parole officers as required by the terms of the inmates' release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 694 74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to access to certain personal information by an inmate of a prison or jail or an offender who is released on parole, community supervision, or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 695 74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the availability of release to mandatory supervision to an inmate confined in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 783 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the eligibility for community supervision for a defendant who has previously been convicted of a felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 896 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to requiring bidders for certain contracts with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to show proof of support of employment programs for released felons and to the use of that information by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice in awarding contracts.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1022 74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the duty of a parolee or a person released to mandatory supervision to make a disclosure to certain persons and to the liability of certain persons if the disclosure is not made.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1118 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1180 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to providing employment services and other information to persons formerly sentenced to the institutional division or the state jail division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1268 74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to authorizing certain parole officers to carry weapons.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1379 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the registration, release, and supervision of sexual offenders.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1433 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the eligibility for release on mandatory supervision of certain inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1533 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to procedures for granting parole to inmates serving sentences for certain sexual or sexually assaultive offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1750 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to conditioning the release after conviction of a defendant on the filing of a bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1805 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the procedures for determining eligibility for parole of a defendant serving a life sentence after conviction of a capital felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1843 74-0 (1995)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the photographing and fingerprinting of certain inmates released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2079 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the eligibility of a defendant placed on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, to appeal a conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2162 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the efficient administration of the criminal justice system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2727 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses and to the sentencing of certain defendants convicted of criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2807 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring the Board of Pardons and Paroles to conduct formal parole hearings.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2817 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the procedures for determining eligibility for parole of a defendant serving a life sentence after conviction of a capital felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3030 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to requiring the Board of Pardons and Paroles to conduct formal parole hearings.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
SB 43 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the temporary furlough policy of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Considered in Calendars
SB 44 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of good conduct time to inmates sentenced to the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 45 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to punishment, eligibility for parole, and parole release procedures for certain dangerous defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 47 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to notification of certain persons about procedures in the community supervision process that apply to defendants who victimized those persons.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 48 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a crime victim's right to appear in person before members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 51 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to an affirmative finding of sexual motivation and to a requirement that certain inmates participate in sex offender treatment as a condition to earning good conduct time.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 111 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and release on mandatory supervision for defendants charged with or convicted of certain sexual offenses against or involving children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 112 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to an affirmative finding of sexual motivation and to the eligibility for release on parole or mandatory supervision of inmates serving sentences for certain sexual or assaultive offenses against children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 203 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the availability to certain prisoners of release from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 236 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to jury instructions on the county in which an inmate is required to reside after being released on parole.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 254 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to certain retired peace officers and supervision officers and their authorization to carry weapons.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 288 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to determinations made by parole panels as to where inmates released on parole or mandatory supervision are required to reside.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 498 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and release on mandatory supervision for defendants who apply for certain state benefits.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 807 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to conditions of parole and release to mandatory supervision for certain inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 838 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the eligibility for release on mandatory supervision of certain inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 874 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the requirement of DNA analysis of certain defendants as a condition of community supervision and of certain inmates and to the creation of a DNA database within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Safety
SB 1087 74-0 (1995)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the terms and conditions of community supervision imposed upon a criminal offender.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1188 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to providing immunity from civil suits to persons who communicate, orally or in writing, to the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SJR 21 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to prohibiting persons convicted of offenses committed on or after January 1, 1996, from being released from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 48 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for parole for certain persons committing aggravated offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 82 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a stalking offense, conditions of probation, parole, or mandatory supervision for defendants convicted of stalking, and notice to victims of stalking about changes in a defendant's custody status.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 89 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to the availability to certain prisoners of release from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 92 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of a prisoner serving a life sentence for a capital felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
HB 119 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to counseling as a condition of probation for a person who commits family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 157 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the manner in which a period of confinement imposed as a condition of probation is served.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 217 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the administration of state agencies providing assistance to community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 219 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to death benefits payable to survivors of certain public servants.
House: Investments & Banking
Referred to subcommittee
HB 236 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the use of electronic monitoring to supervise certain persons released after serving sentences for offenses involving sexual assault or similar conduct.
House: Corrections
Coauthor Authorized
HB 309 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the imposition of a curfew as a condition of probation for a person convicted of a felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 311 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to a requirement that a defendant released on parole or mandatory supervision reside in the county in which the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was sentenced.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 312 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the assignment of staff to district parole offices.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 355 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to requiring the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide certain information concerning halfway houses to community justice councils.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 374 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to parole intervention probation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 379 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to allowing a videotaped statement of the victim or close friend, guardian, or representative of the victim to be introduced at a parole hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 501 73-0 (1993)
Author: Place, Allen | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting former members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and former directors and employees of the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from representing persons before the board; providing penalties.
House: Corrections
Coauthor Authorized
HB 528 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to access to certain personal information by an inmate of a prison or jail or an offender who is released on parole, probation, or mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to subcommittee
