HB 104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or another facility before sentencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 650 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 656 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 659 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the collection of information regarding the parental status of inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 812 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the amount of the health care services fee paid by certain inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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 936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a study on reducing the level at which the air temperature in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is regulated.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1076 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1088 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an annual report concerning the number of inmates who have been in the conservatorship of a state agency responsible for providing child protective services.
House: Corrections 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 1322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the facilitation of voting by persons confined in certain jails.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to grants for the development and operation of pretrial intervention programs for pregnant defendants and defendants who are the primary caretaker of a child.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1553 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public junior college district by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1651 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the care of pregnant women confined in county jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to advertising or other information regarding licensed bail bond sureties posted in secure correctional facilities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1762 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the facilitation of voting by persons confined in certain jails.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to reporting concerning certain prisoners who are confined in county jails.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1956 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the criminal offense of making a false report to a peace officer, federal special investigator, law enforcement employee, corrections officer, or jailer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1979 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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 2169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to reporting concerning female prisoners who are confined in county jails and to the provision of feminine hygiene products to female prisoners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to training requirements applicable to a jailer at a private correctional facility.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a report on the prevalence of dyslexia and illiteracy among incarcerated persons.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 2580 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to access to telephone services for persons confined in county jails.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2701 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to county jailer training and continuing education requirements regarding interacting with pregnant women confined in jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a proxy for a member of the legislature visiting a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the access of a female inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to certain educational and vocational programs and services.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2754 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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 2873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the room placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's developmentally disabled offender program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3116 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the availability of and access to certain programs and services for persons in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 3311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the electronic submission of forms, data, and documents to the Commission on Jail Standards; imposing a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to a rodeo hosted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; authorizing a fee.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3720 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to minimum compensation for inmates participating in certain work programs.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3775 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the training requirements for a person appointed as a county jailer.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the amount of a fine and costs discharged by a defendant while confined in jail or engaged in labor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 4457 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the minimum number of county jailers necessary to staff a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4468 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to county jails and community mental health programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4510 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the use of restraints on a pregnant woman in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, ArtSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
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 4596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to ensuring the continued provision of benefits under Medicaid and the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the children of individuals confined in a penal or correctional institution.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 303 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to providing free access to telephone services for persons confined in county jail pending trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 336 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of making a false report to a peace officer, federal special investigator, law enforcement employee, corrections officer, or jailer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
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 593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to voting while confined in jail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the period for which a person may be committed to a facility or a jail-based or outpatient program for restoration of competency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the effect of certain felony convictions of certain corrections employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1675 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1676 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
SB 1700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of restraints on a pregnant woman in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the appointment of a compliance monitor to oversee certain county jails.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the confinement of a defendant pending trial and detention or placement of a juvenile offender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement to a county for the costs of confining a person arrested under an out-of-county warrant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during the execution of a person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 12 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain body cavity searches conducted by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Received from the House
HB 239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 337 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance benefits, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 418 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain duties of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding guidelines for the transportation of inmates by private vendors.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to judicial review of protective orders and the duration of those orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 553 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 562 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 662 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or other facility before sentencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 853 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 865 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans reentry dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a handgun for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1163 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 1215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
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 1409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to reporting concerning certain inmates who are confined in county jails for misdemeanor offenses.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance benefits for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 1424 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities or sports venues; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
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 1734 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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 2226 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, and county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 2451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a proxy for a member of the legislature visiting a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 2913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the transfer and transportation from one facility to another of an individual under an emergency mental health detention.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the eligibility for medical assistance of certain persons with mental illness confined in certain facilities, certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness, and the creation of a grant program to reduce recidivism of persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3130 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of an educational and vocational training pilot program for certain state jail felony defendants.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3161 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to a county jail-based restoration of competency program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a protocol for contraband searches conducted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice during extreme weather conditions.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a prohibition on placing juveniles in privately owned places of detention.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to minimum standards regarding the continuity of prescription medications for the care and treatment of county jail prisoners.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the independent ombudsman for county jails.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4098 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to jail administrators in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 4117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of telemental health services to prisoners confined in county jails, including the creation of the county jail telemental health fund, and to certain rules and procedures relating to the safety of those prisoners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
HB 4142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on mental health screening and treatment for certain inmates confined in county and municipal jails.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to training and standards applicable to the confinement of a female prisoner having a mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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 235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to judicial review of protective orders and the duration of those orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an application made by a peace officer, county jailer, or state correctional officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Corrections
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 523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 582 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 901 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 925 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the facilitation of voting by persons confined in certain jails.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 984 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of an educational and vocational training pilot program for certain state jail felony defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and employees killed in the line of duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1183 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to the period for which a person may be committed to receive certain temporary mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1332 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1676 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the veterans county service office.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
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 1913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to investigate and evaluate certain juvenile facilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 2135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to services provided to veterans who have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense.
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
SB 2237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prescription medications for the care and treatment of inmates and prisoners in county jails.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 161 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to housing prisoners in a tent or other facility in lieu of a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 257 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a judge's or justice's significant interest in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 307 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a study on the feasibility and potential costs and benefits of implementing a pay-for-performance contract program for certain criminal justice programs and services.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 310 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the cost of confinement and imprisonment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for that cost.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 511 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 549 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding visitation periods for county jail prisoners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 569 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 634 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the rights of a guardian of a person in the criminal justice system.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 714 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to certain bonuses offered to certain correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the maximum cumulative period allowed for restoration of a defendant's competency to stand trial and to certain time credits awarded against that cumulative period.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 875 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 890 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1015 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1083 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a mental health assessment of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1084 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the confinement of pregnant prisoners in county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to reports regarding the use of restraints on pregnant prisoners in county jails.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1211 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the provision of medical care to inmates confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1423 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract with a private vendor for the operation of a detention facility.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of services to certain HIV-infected individuals.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1546 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Rodríguez, 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 1586 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and its facilities, to the operation of post-adjudication secure correctional facilities for juvenile offenders, and to the commitment and placement of juvenile offenders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to disclosing certain information about each substance used to execute a person convicted of capital murder.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1595 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to testing certain defendants or confined persons for communicable diseases.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1810 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the sale of prison-made products to certain persons.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1855 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to training, continuing education, and weapons proficiency standards for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1908 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the continuity of care for offenders with mental impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2189 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2448 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the state jail system within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2523 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings; increasing the punishment for certain delinquent conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2640 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the cost of confinement and imprisonment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for that cost.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the conditions of confinement of children prior to certain judicial proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 2977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3277 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in regard to juveniles in custody in certain facilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 3388 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to increasing the fee on conviction paid by a defendant for a peace officer committing or releasing the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3726 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans rehabilitation dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3798 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to providing financial assistance to certain survivors of an inmate who died as a result of a traffic accident that occurred while the inmate was being transported by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a person under contract with the department.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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 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 183 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain duties of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding visitation periods for county jail prisoners.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 509 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 578 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 589 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, 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 696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to increasing the fee on conviction paid by a defendant for a peace officer committing or releasing the defendant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 890 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to restricting the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, including conditions of confinement of certain inmates and required training for correctional officers employed by the department.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1129 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1149 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 1158 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a county jail sales and use tax; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the maximum cumulative period allowed for restoration of a defendant's competency to stand trial and to certain time credits awarded against that cumulative period.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1477 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the continuity of care and service program for offenders with mental impairments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1704 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1762 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the provision of medical care to inmates confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1777 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1887 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1888 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a requirement that a county report the number of certain persons with mental illness detained in that county's jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to ensuring the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 62 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a justice or judge having an interest in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 177 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to housing prisoners in a tent or other facility in lieu of a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 329 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 370 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 529 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the detention of juveniles pending criminal trial.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 634 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the verification of an inmate's veteran status by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 686 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 797 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to certain written information the Windham School District must provide to a person before the person enrolls in a district vocational training program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 799 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to vocational training programs provided by the Windham School District.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 877 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Oversight Committee.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 968 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate grievance system.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 978 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transportation of certain patients to a mental health facility.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
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 1266 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a review of and report regarding the use of adult and juvenile administrative segregation in facilities in this state.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1541 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a study on recidivism rates for certain juveniles committed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1543 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for reappointment of the independent ombudsman of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the authority of the independent ombudsman in regard to juveniles in custody in certain facilities other than the department's facilities.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 1544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a county to contract with a private vendor for the operation of a detention facility.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1992 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2053 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to temporarily holding certain arrested persons in municipal jails.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to evaluating the adequacy of education provided to children in county jails.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 2349 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2398 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a study of and report regarding Texas Department of Criminal Justice visitation policies.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2417 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, JamesSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to reimbursement of health care services rendered by a health care provider for an inmate of a county jail or another county correctional facility.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2598 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis education and testing for inmates, state jail defendants, and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2625 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to disease management practices of local mental health authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 2652 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2678 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2679 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to permitting an alternative plea for a defendant detained in jail pending trial for a Class C misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2719 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to collecting and reporting information concerning inmates who have been in the conservatorship of a state agency responsible for providing child protective services and concerning inmate parole, reentry, and integration.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2734 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Jail Committee to study and make recommendations concerning the state jail system.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2811 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to programs provided by volunteer and faith-based organizations to inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2847 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the composition of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and certain contract requirements for political subdivisions of this state.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2877 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Theft Liability Act to certain claims by inmates for lost, damaged, or confiscated property.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 3055 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to minimum jail standards for county jails.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3248 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the use of jail commissary proceeds in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to creating an offense for persons imprisoned or confined in correctional facilities to threaten to harm certain other persons by certain means of communication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3531 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to establishing a peer education program for offenders in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3533 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to notifying the next of kin of a person confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of a change in the person's eligibility to receive visitors.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
SB 36 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending 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 368 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the release by a sheriff of certain defendants to an electronic monitoring or house arrest program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the detention by local law enforcement agencies of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 688 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 991 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1003 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a review of and report regarding the use of adult and juvenile administrative segregation in facilities in this state.
House: Corrections 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 1313 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1357 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the use of administrative segregation or seclusion in county jails.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1475 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to a jail-based restoration of competency pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
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 1562 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the public information law to certain nongovernmental entities involved in law enforcement and corrections.
Senate: Open Government
Referred to Open Government
SB 1717 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in regard to juveniles in custody in facilities other than juvenile justice facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to ensuring the continuation of medical assistance benefits for individuals after release or discharge from certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1802 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the detention of certain juvenile offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1912 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to disease management practices of local mental health authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SCR 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1003.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 46 83-1 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
Filed
HB 167 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 383 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to allowing a surrogate decision-maker to consent to certain medical treatments on behalf of an inmate of a correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 517 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 684 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to housing prisoners in a tent or other facility in lieu of a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 778 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the execution of lawful process by county jailers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 875 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the identification of certain defendants as foreign nationals who were not lawfully admitted to the United States or whose lawful status has expired and to their release on bail.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
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 1073 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to discharging or releasing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from regional release facilities.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1227 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
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 1418 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inmate litigation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1566 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the sale of prison-made products to nonprofit organizations.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1738 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for medical assistance on confinement in, placement in, detention in, or commitment to and release from certain facilities and other settings.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the timely transfer of certain inmates from county jails to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Meeting cancelled
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 1908 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain providers of correctional health care.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2004 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2005 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2072 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of a county to contract with a private organization for the operation of a detention facility.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 2239 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the minimum number of county jailers necessary to staff a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2348 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to certain standards applicable to certain prisoners confined in a county jail pending transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 2354 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, trap and trace device, mobile tracking device, or similar equipment in a correctional facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2446 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2524 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to county contracts with private entities for jail facilities; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 2689 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
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 2930 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to contracting for and making purchases with proceeds from a commissary for the use of inmates in the jails of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2945 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3107 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to notification to the United States Social Security Administration of the release of certain prisoners from county jails.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3239 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the testing of certain inmates for all types of Hepatitis.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3250 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the operation of a jail commissary in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3281 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3305 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3366 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the placement of certain state jail felons on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3379 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the appointment of members of the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, and the authority of the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee to direct the allocation of legislative appropriations for the purpose of providing health care to the persons confined by the department.
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 3401 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of the Commission on Jail Standards and addressing mental health issues in jail.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3459 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3617 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to abolishing the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, the Commission on Jail Standards, and the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education and transferring certain of the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Public Safety Licensing Commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3657 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the collection of certain fees by the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3728 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the composition of and powers and duties of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3759 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 3764 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3766 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the use of proceeds from a county jail's commissary operation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 170 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
Filed
HCR 171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
Filed
SB 44 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 604 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the execution of lawful process by county jailers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 856 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
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 954 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 955 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1014 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1071 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1072 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1209 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the detention of certain juvenile offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1233 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1259 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for medical assistance on confinement in, placement in, detention in, or commitment to and release from certain facilities and other settings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1522 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the entering of a plea in a criminal case by a defendant confined in a penal institution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
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 1687 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to information on turnover among licensed jailers at jails under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1698 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to reporting concerning inmates who are confined in county jails and subject to federal immigration detainers.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1832 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to notice to inmates and their attorneys of lethal substance or substances to be used in lethal injection.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 26 82-1 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system and to studies regarding delivery of health care services by certain nurses.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
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 137 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to compensatory time accrued by a correctional officer employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a salary career ladder for correctional officers.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 285 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 452 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
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 518 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to programs to provide student loan repayment assistance for certain correctional officers, for certain speech-language pathologists and audiologists, and for certain mathematics and science teachers.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 672 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 950 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 1481 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to certain offenses regarding the possession or use of a cellular telephone by an inmate or defendant in a correctional or detention facility and to the detection and monitoring of that possession or use.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
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 1714 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the repeal of the authority of a county to contract with a private entity for jail facilities.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1721 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communications records.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1868 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to distribution of sexual barrier protection devices to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the testing of certain inmates for HIV.
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 1914 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 2161 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a personal identification certificate or driver's license issued to present or former inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
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 2246 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the ratio of correctional officers to prisoners in a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2269 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
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
Left pending in committee
HB 2289 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to discharging or releasing inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at or near certain department facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2324 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to sell certain real property for municipal airport expansion.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
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 2415 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the enforcement of a court order requiring an inmate imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to pay child support.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2618 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to school district reporting of students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs or expelled from school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2791 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the authority of certain county jail guards to carry firearms.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2816 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 2818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the use of videoconferencing in certain proceedings involving inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2855 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 2933 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to requiring certain criminal defendants to make payments to the compensation to victims of crime fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3055 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the racial and ethnic classification of individuals confined in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3205 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 3228 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the offense of prohibited substances and items in correctional facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3247 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of a county to contract with a private organization for the operation of a detention facility.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3372 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3392 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3438 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to convey certain real property to the City of Dallas in exchange for comparable property.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3439 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to the development and use of an inmate skills development assessment instrument by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3497 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the career ladder for certain prison industry workers.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3649 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a policy regarding the receipt of books by mail by an inmate in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the use of restraints to control the movement of pregnant women and female children confined in certain correctional facilities in this state.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3654 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of and reports submitted to the Commission on Jail Standards regarding county jail inmates who are pregnant.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3663 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the places and conditions of detention for certain juvenile offenders.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3671 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the documents that are required for the transfer of a defendant from a county to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
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 3903 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to county contracts with private entities for jail facilities; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
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 3991 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a one-time retention bonus for certain classified state employees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4058 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to creating an offense for persons imprisoned or confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to use the mail to harm or threaten to harm certain other persons.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4252 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 4485 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the identification of certain defendants as foreign nationals who were not lawfully admitted to the United States or whose lawful status has expired and to their release on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4538 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the rendering of a judgment and sentence in the absence of certain defendants charged with certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4606 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to regulation contracts for operation of jails or correctional facilities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 4684 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to state prisoners in a county jail.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
SB 32 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 137 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 425 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to develop and use an operations manual for maintaining certain environmental conditions inside certain confinement facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain directions given to state jail felons at the time of discharge from a state jail felony facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 976 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to distribution of sexual barrier protection devices to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1009 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1149 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to sell certain real property for municipal airport expansion.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1169 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.
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 1401 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility that is operated by a county or municipality.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1509 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the Correctional Facility Capacity Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1680 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to voter approval for certain contracts between political subdivisions and private entities relating to correctional facilities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1690 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain correctional facilities that house only federal prisoners.
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 1844 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to revenue received from the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1847 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Moody, Joseph
Relating to the provision of services to a wrongfully imprisoned person who is discharged from a correctional facility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1949 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the provision of crime victims' compensation to juvenile offenders who are victims of criminally injurious conduct.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1977 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the ratio of correctional officers to prisoners in a county jail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2176 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the timely transfer of inmates from certain county jails to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 2304 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2309 81-0 (2009)
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
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2584 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain felons incarcerated in Texas jails to federal authorities.
House: Corrections Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SCR 21 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Urging the Texas congressional delegation to take action to prohibit the use of federal funds to transfer enemy combatants detained at Guantanamo Bay to any facility in Texas or to build or modify facilities for any such enemy combatants in the state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
HB 43 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 45 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 47 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the provision of educational services to certain inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the efficient use by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of county jail beds provided by contract between the department and counties.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 198 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the capacity of certain correctional facilities operated under contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and a private vendor or county commissioners court.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 199 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a residential infant care program for mothers confined in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 221 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to housing prisoners in a tent or other facility in lieu of a county jail.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 281 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to state funding of the Windham School District.
House: Corrections
Postponed
HB 282 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the applicability of certain certification requirements to the superintendent of the Windham School District.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 315 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the career ladder for certain prison industry workers.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 427 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain crimes occurring in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HB 429 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a study of the expenses of health care for certain elderly inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 431 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the release of a defendant convicted of a state jail felony on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 432 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of the sale of prison-produced articles or products.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 433 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to disclosure by the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of the identifying information of victims of sex offenses who are confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 435 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the detection and monitoring of a cellular telephone in the possession of or used by an inmate or state jail defendant.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
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 608 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to access to television by inmates confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in death row segregation.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 728 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of unsworn declarations and certifications.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 763 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 780 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 905 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to verifying the immigration status of certain defendants confined in correctional facilities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to 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 942 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1061 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to confinement in county jail of a defendant awaiting transfer to a community corrections facility or a substance abuse treatment facility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1068 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to distribution of condoms to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1159 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1276 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1354 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to housing conditions for inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 1509 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to judicial discretion with respect to presentence evaluations concerning certain sex offenders and to conditions of community supervision based on those evaluations.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 1511 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the punishment for criminal offenses involving secure correctional facility property or committed by persons confined in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1514 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to presentence or postsentence investigations or reports and to certain conditions of community supervision based on those investigations or reports.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1515 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of a state jail felony to participate in the state boot camp program.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1770 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to housing and medical care for pregnant inmates, or female inmates who have an infant, confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1780 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the audit of a county jail's commissary operations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1875 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding of drug court programs.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1888 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1944 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the elimination of sexual assault against inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 2100 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to medical facilities for inmates released on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2244 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the ratio of correctional officers to prisoners in a county jail.
House: Corrections
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2304 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility that is operated by a county or municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2356 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a performance audit by the comptroller of the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee and its health care provider contracts.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2389 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the right of a minor in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to consent to medical, dental, psychological, and surgical treatment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2497 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to compensatory time accrued by a correctional officer employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2498 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to hazardous duty pay for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2499 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a salary career ladder for correctional officers.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2526 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Center for Correctional Public Health and Health Promotion.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2566 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a document or instrument filed by an inmate with a court concerning real or personal property.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
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 2673 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
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
Left pending in committee
HB 2699 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of special monitors for the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: Corrections
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2871 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation and administration of the chemical dependency counselor undergraduate and graduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2990 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to use of certain electronic monitoring technology in certain correctional facilities by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
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 3034 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to merit pay for certain qualified professionals employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to offender education facilitation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3304 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to certain correctional facilities that house only federal prisoners.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3383 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to procedures regarding certain criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3636 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant who is in the custody of a correctional facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another related correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably as substituted
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 3639 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to an independent office of Inspector General to investigate abuse in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3653 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and private vendors for the use of inmate labor to construct fences along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HCR 177 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Granting Michael "Ricky" Spencer and Mary Walker permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HR 2893 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 909.
Reported enrolled
SB 185 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to contract with a private vendor for certain correctional facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 261 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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 453 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 672 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to distribution of sexual barrier protection devices to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 839 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the exchange of information among agencies related to the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments and the agencies responsible for continuity of care for offenders in the criminal justice system who are physically disabled, terminally ill, or significantly ill; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
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 946 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1175 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of sexual assault against inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1279 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures occurring after a determination of a defendant's incompetency to stand trial.
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 1580 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1763 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the ratio of correctional officers to prisoners in a county jail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
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 129 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization or a cemetery maintained by the county.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 138 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 196 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the introduction or possession of certain items in a jail; creating an offense.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 440 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 448 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 508 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 549 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to prohibiting the introduction of certain items in correctional facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 562 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the career ladder for certain prison industry workers.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 574 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 640 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to peace officers commissioned and employed to perform duties at correctional facilities.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 642 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the training required for certain county jailers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 845 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to certain standards applicable to the temporary confinement of certain inmates in holding areas located in county facilities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 858 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of a marriage license to applicants who are unable to personally appear before the county clerk.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
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 1095 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities and to creating the offense of harassment of public servant.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1168 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and to the immunity of certain judges for administrative acts in connection with those departments.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1290 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to imposing a cost on conviction to reimburse counties for medical expenses incurred by jail inmates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1365 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the provision of security and communication technology service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1383 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to a study of the expenses of health care for certain elderly inmates.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1422 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1423 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the duration of the placement of an inmate in administrative segregation at the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1424 79-0 (2005)
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 1470 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection of certain administrative fees by a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1492 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to work-related exposure to a reportable disease.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1495 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain standards applicable to certain inmates confined in a county jail pending transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1529 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the provision of educational services to certain inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1530 79-0 (2005)
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 1635 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to a residential infant care program for mothers confined in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1653 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the approval, certification, and oversight of the private sector prison industries program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1681 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the imposition of sanctions on an inmate who refuses to cooperate in the taking of a sample or specimen to create a DNA record.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1707 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to county jail population reports.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1759 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility for jury-recommended community supervision and to the conditions of community supervision for certain defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1760 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to facilities requirements for county jails.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1782 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1783 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1841 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the efficient use by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of county jail beds provided by contract between the department and counties.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1858 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the prosecution, treatment, and rehabilitation of certain sex offenders.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 1918 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders with special needs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1928 79-0 (2005)
Author: Moreno, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by county jailers and detention officers exposed to certain contagious diseases.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2036 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the regulation of sex offender treatment providers and the treatment of sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2057 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to distribution of condoms in state prisons and jails.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2077 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the prohibition of wireless communications devices in correctional facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2120 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the administration of county government and the exercise of powers at the county level.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 2195 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the disclosure of certain confidential health information to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2196 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the transfer of surplus data processing equipment to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2197 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the availability to the public of photographs of an inmate confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2198 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to commissary operation in county jails and privately operated detention facilities.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2355 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the enforcement of a child support order by contempt.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2360 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to a pilot project to study the feasibility and effectiveness of contracting for commissary operations in certain correctional facilities.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 2384 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the composition of the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2550 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of unsworn declarations and certifications.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2835 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of commissaries operated by sheriffs.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2837 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the state's activities regarding education, vocational training, and reintegration of offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2839 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the participation of state inmates in the production of certain goods and the provision of certain services.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2905 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the installation of water conservation systems in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 3026 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3109 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3118 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to fees collected for services provided by the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3216 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to report of inmate death.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3217 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to assault by employee on inmate.
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 3314 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to prohibiting Internet access to obscene materials on state property.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 157 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Directing the Texas Building and Procurement Commission to have a Texas Youth Commission facility in San Saba County named after John Shero.
House: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SB 154 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 159 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 313 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the training required for certain county jailers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 395 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 396 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders with special needs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 463 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the discharge of certain costs and fines in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 665 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to work-related exposure to a reportable disease.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 816 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities and to creating the offense of harassment of public servant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
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 904 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility for jury-recommended community supervision for certain defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 951 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the operation of certain cemeteries using county resources.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1049 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the efficient administration and certain powers of county government.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1119 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to contract with a private vendor for certain correctional facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1129 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for certain public purposes.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1236 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain standards applicable to certain inmates confined in a county jail pending transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1264 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to fees collected for services provided by the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1293 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prohibiting wireless Internet access to obscene materials on public property.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1306 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to actions of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding certain county jails operating in excess of total capacity.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1469 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to reporting the deaths of certain individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1582 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the detention of persons for mental health purposes.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1723 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 87 79-3 (2006)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the capacity of certain correctional facilities operated under contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and a private vendor or county commissioners court.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 129 79-3 (2006)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the eligibility of juvenile correctional officers for the fire fighter and law enforcement or security officer home loan program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 25 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 26 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to creating the criminal offense of providing a cigarette or tobacco product to an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 27 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the duration of the placement of an inmate in administrative segregation at the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 28 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to rehabilitation programs for defendants housed in state jail felony facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 31 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the provision of educational services to certain inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 32 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 33 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the creation of the offense of failure to stop or report sexual assault of certain inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 34 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the operation and oversight of the inmate grievance system used by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 35 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to funding for the supervision of certain defendants by community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 41 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the confinement of defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 42 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offenses of escape and unauthorized absence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
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 192 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to reviews by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on the effect of race and ethnicity on decisions relating to good conduct time classifications and disciplinary matters.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 274 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional and detention facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 344 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the modification of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 362 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 679 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to inform certain inmates of their right to request to undergo an orchiectomy.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 681 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the location of a jail or related facility operated by a private vendor or a county.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 864 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to prohibiting the introduction or possession of certain items in correctional facilities or on certain property of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 996 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to juvenile facilities and programs.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 1092 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the operation of a jail commissary by a sheriff in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1104 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to peace officers commissioned and employed to perform duties at correctional facilities.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
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 1190 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1236 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to information required to be placed in a pen packet accompanying a defendant on transfer from county jail to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1273 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the sale of prison articles and products.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1331 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the continuation of notice and consent procedures regarding the location of certain correctional or rehabilitation facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1372 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of certain Texas Department of Criminal Justice industries and private sector prison industries programs.
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 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 1660 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a report to the legislature regarding the installation and operation of video camera surveillance systems in county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1669 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and commissioners courts or private vendors for certain facilities.
House: Corrections
No action taken 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 1711 78-0 (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
Left pending in committee
HB 1724 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Commission on Jail Standards and the transfer of the functions of the commission to the office of the attorney general.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 1763 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 1852 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the imprisonment and treatment of inmates serving prison sentences for driving while intoxicated offenses and similar offenses under Chapter 49, Penal Code.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 1854 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the participation of inmates in work programs at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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 1856 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to a review of the operations of the Windham School District by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HB 1967 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to programs in certain counties to divert certain persons with mental health disorders or mental retardation from incarceration to appropriate services.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2071 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to variances granted by the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2115 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2139 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the authority of a county to impose a sales and use tax to build a criminal detention center.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2190 78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and commissioners courts or private vendors for certain facilities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2333 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Corrections and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2628 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to imposing a cost on conviction to reimburse counties for medical expenses incurred by jail inmates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2669 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to mandatory controlled substance testing for certain persons who are arrested or have been confined for the commission of a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 2870 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to conditions of employment for corrections officers employed by certain municipalities or counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2872 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to conditions of employment for state correctional officers.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2893 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the operations of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2927 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the implementation of a project for reintegration of offenders into the labor force.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2929 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the assessment of the mental health of certain newly confined or imprisoned persons.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3468 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the irrigation of agricultural land on prison property.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 3517 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain correctional facilities that house only federal prisoners.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HR 1484 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 880.
Reported enrolled
HR 1772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 267 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the continuation of notice and consent procedures regarding the location of certain correctional or rehabilitation facilities.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 391 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the operation of a jail commissary by a sheriff in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 519 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 591 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the structure and functions of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments and to reassigning the duties of the council to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments and the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 592 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the location of a jail or related facility operated jointly by a municipality and a county.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 704 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the maximum inmate population of a facility operated by a city or county.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 729 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the elements of the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 826 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to reporting the deaths of certain individuals; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
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 883 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to information required to be placed in a pen packet accompanying a defendant on transfer from county jail to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 958 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offenses of escape and unauthorized absence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1023 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to restricting availability of weight-lifting equipment or accessories to certain inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1110 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1124 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the punishment for the offense of escape.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1145 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to programs in certain counties to divert certain persons with mental health disorders or mental retardation from incarceration to appropriate services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1306 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1593 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1596 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the placement of video camera surveillance systems in county jails.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1686 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the training required for a person appointed as a county jailer.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1952 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
HB 25 78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to various information, meetings, and operations of certain state entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
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 51 78-1 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the creation of a select committee to study prison privatization.
House: Government Reform Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 19 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
Senate: Government Organization
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 123 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a requirement that inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice participate in educational programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 124 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, George
Relating to restricting certain recreational amenities available to inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 261 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the transfer of a defendant from county jail to the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice pending an appeal by the defendant.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 287 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to creating the criminal offense of providing a cigarette or tobacco product to an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 588 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the creation of a DNA record for certain persons convicted of a felony; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 633 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to compensation for a person wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 671 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to compensation for individuals unjustly imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 773 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of prescription drugs for persons confined in institutions operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 775 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the state's correctional substance abuse treatment and to the creation of a blue ribbon panel and an interagency council to study and make recommendations regarding that treatment.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 776 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to certain criminal justice contracts and to the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the criminal justice information system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 778 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the responsibility for payment of costs incurred in providing certain medical, dental, or health-related services to a state prisoner held in county jail.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 800 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of crime, the payment of restitution to victims, and the training of certain persons who deal with victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 859 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending 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 941 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the duty of a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding certain proceedings in cases of defendants or inmates returned to the county on a bench warrant.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 942 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to a requirement that certain inmates participate in treatment programs as a condition of earning good conduct time.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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 944 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful restraint.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 945 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the duty of a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding certain dismissals of criminal cases.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1026 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to naming certain state buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1042 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the use of tobacco products on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1057 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to compensation for wrongful conviction.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1105 77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the ineligibility of certain inmates to file wage claims.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 1139 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the compensation of employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1230 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of prescription drugs for persons confined in institutions operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1238 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the rehabilitation of defendants and inmates confined or imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the reduction of recidivism.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1260 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to work projects on which the labor of inmates confined in county jail may be used.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1313 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful restraint.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1314 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to requiring certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to participate in treatment programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
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 1333 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to making emergency appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1472 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to securing the rendition of prisoners in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1480 77-0 (2001)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the compensation of certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1536 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to compensation for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1616 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to suspending crime victims' compensation payments otherwise paid to a person imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1617 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the expansion of prison industries programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1658 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the duty of a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding certain dismissals of criminal cases.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1659 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the duty of a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding certain proceedings in cases of defendants or inmates returned to the county on a bench warrant.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1800 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to initiating a pilot program for diverting from the criminal justice system persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1835 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to responses to medical grievances filed by inmates confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1890 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to control of contracts and funds of a commissary for the county jail of certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1986 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to compensation of a person wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2003 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of certain medication algorithms in the treatment of certain mentally ill inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2015 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to build or contract for the construction of a secure correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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 2097 77-0 (2001)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to prosecuting and punishing certain individuals who violate the civil rights of persons in custody or engage in sexual conduct with persons in custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2145 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to a fee imposed on persons convicted of an offense to support the Correctional Management Institute of Texas and the Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University and to fund scholarships for state correctional officers.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2292 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to tuition assistance for certain students enrolled in counseling degree programs who agree to counsel the criminal justice population of this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2466 77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to requiring a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor to reimburse a county for confinement expenses.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2540 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the location of certain correctional and rehabilitation facilities.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2583 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis education and testing for inmates and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2639 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Elections
Record vote
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 2818 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the maximum inmate population of facilities operated by municipalities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2890 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain persons in custody for sex offenses from contacting juvenile victims of their offenses, to the liability of a correctional facility or its officers and employees for contacts between certain persons in custody for sex offenses and the juvenile victims of their offenses, and to the confidentiality of certain information identifying juvenile sex offense victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3113 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to grievance procedures for employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3185 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
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
HB 3505 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to fund the establishment of an information and notification system for crime victims with the compensation to victims of crime fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3509 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the provision of visitation facilities by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to The Role of the Family in Reducing Recidivism Advisory Committee.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HR 1267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 536.
Reported enrolled
SB 347 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the provision of health care, including prescription drugs, for persons confined in institutions operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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 636 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the analysis and review of mental illness treatment programs for certain juvenile and adult offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 644 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to continuity of care for offenders with mental impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 840 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the response required of a governmental body to a request for information from a person who is incarcerated.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 997 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain persons in custody from contacting their victims.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1001 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the authority of a judge of a district court to hear certain matters at a correctional facility.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1097 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to requiring the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to maintain current photographs of inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1135 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the ineligibility of certain inmates to file wage claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1270 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the harassment of persons by individuals confined in certain juvenile detention or correctional facilities; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1271 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the punishment for escape committed by certain juveniles detained in a secure detention facility or a secure correctional facility operated by or under contract with a juvenile board.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
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 1582 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to responses to medical grievances filed by inmates confined in Texas correctional facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 49 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to a misdemeanant's liability for the cost of confinement in a county jail.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 50 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 74 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of a county by a misdemeanant for certain expenses incurred by the county.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 117 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the forfeiture of commutation of time for good conduct by an inmate of a county jail who files a frivolous or malicious lawsuit.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 127 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the participation of Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmates in community service projects performed by state agencies and local governments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 128 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to participation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in certain food bank programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 129 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the award of good conduct time to inmates who voluntarily submit to certain controlled substances testing.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 133 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts for inmate labor.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 134 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the applicability of the Hazard Communication Act to certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 157 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 163 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the offense of possession of a controlled substance or dangerous drug in a correctional facility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 244 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a requirement that inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice participate in work and educational programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 261 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time of an inmate who files a frivolous or malicious lawsuit while confined in county jail awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 262 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the payment of fees and costs by an inmate who has filed a frivolous lawsuit.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 275 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to restricting certain recreational amenities available to inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 347 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the financing of certain eligible projects for criminal justice purposes.
House: Corrections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 544 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 584 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the right to expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 594 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of proceeds from a commissary at a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 621 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the requirements for the location of a correctional or rehabilitation facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 636 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the procedure by which an inmate imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice may resolve a conflict over time-served credits for time spent confined before transfer to the department.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 681 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to claims against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain conduct of state prison inmates.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 788 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain information to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 812 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to contracts for inmate labor entered into by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that provide inmates with access to personal information about persons who are not confined.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 854 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the identification of certain persons confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who are subject to a warrant.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
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 1112 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to law enforcement personnel of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1198 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to work projects on which the labor of inmates confined in county jail may be used.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1318 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lengefeld, DavidSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to manage inmate money and to the procedures for managing inmate money.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1363 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, JudySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Karnes County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1379 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the information about an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that is subject to public disclosure or excepted from public disclosure.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1443 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the use of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in training dogs to attack.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1489 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the provision of medical care services to inmates confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain administrative matters pertaining to the provision of those services.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1601 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Relating to a determination of mental competency in the prosecution of criminal cases and to the disposition of defendants found to be incompetent before trial or after conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 1640 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to unemployment compensation benefit eligibility of certain inmates.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1705 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and the functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the administration of the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority, and the administration of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1713 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the harassment of persons by individuals imprisoned or confined in adult or juvenile correctional facilities; creating an offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1850 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lengefeld, David
Relating to eligibility for certain programs or services provided by the Windham School District.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1858 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the identification of defendants confined in a state jail felony facility who are subject to a warrant.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1899 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to requiring the creation of a DNA record for certain individuals convicted of burglary or adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct that violates the prohibition against burglary.
House: Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 2123 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2342 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the repeal of certain prevailing wage requirements regarding payment for services under certain contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2469 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to facilities requirements for county jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2593 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses related to taking an alcoholic beverage into a correctional facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2640 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 2762 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to requests for information under the public information law from incarcerated individuals and their agents.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2846 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the operation of a commissary in the county jail in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2952 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the participation of certain inmates and former inmates in certain pilot programs for mental health care.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2971 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to certain training and licensing requirements for appointment as a county jailer.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3215 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the methods by which the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Youth Commission obtain samples or specimens for the purpose of creating a DNA record.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3247 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the operation of Texas Correctional Industries and private sector prison industries.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 3251 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to improper sexual activity between certain law enforcement or correctional personnel and persons under custody; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
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 3349 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the brush control program administered by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Postponed
HB 3409 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to jail capacity standards.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3530 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to providing privacy for certain interviews between licensed private investigators and persons confined in a correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3598 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to requiring notice regarding the location of establishments serving alcoholic beverages, sexually oriented businesses, and correctional or rehabilitation facilities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3601 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination affecting certain former offenders.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 29 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 53 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the reimbursement of a county by a misdemeanant for certain expenses incurred by the county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 75 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to crediting time served in confinement by a defendant while on community supervision toward completion of a sentence in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 152 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the punishment for escape committed by certain juveniles in the custody of the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 258 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the applicability of the Hazard Communication Act to certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 334 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to unemployment compensation benefit eligibility of certain inmates.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 365 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the continuation and the functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the administration of the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority, the administration of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments, and the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 371 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 420 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Jones, Jesse
Relating to certain contracts for inmate labor and to criminal and administrative consequences for inmates who gain access to certain information while performing inmate labor.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 421 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to a determination of mental competency in the prosecution of criminal cases and to the disposition of defendants found to be incompetent before trial or after conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 744 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to requests for information under the public information law from incarcerated individuals and their agents.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 806 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of medical care services to inmates confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain administrative matters pertaining to the provision of those services.
Senate: Health Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 894 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to improper sexual activity between certain law enforcement or correctional personnel and persons under custody or supervision; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 906 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to work projects on which the labor of inmates confined in county jail may be used.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1062 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1182 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain requirements of certain county jails.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1217 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the disclosure of certain information concerning the mental health of a person detained in a correctional facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1276 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to a misdemeanant's liability for the cost of confinement in a county jail.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1514 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to contracts for the use of inmate labor and the labor of persons placed on community supervision for state highway system improvement and brush control projects.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1576 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to notifying local law enforcement officials of the release of certain gang members from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1730 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to contracts between commissioners courts and private vendors for certain corrections facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SR 392 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Directing the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments to conduct a study on strategies to reduce the use of jails as a mental health treatment provider.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SR 1159 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 365.
Reported enrolled
HB 77 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the change in designation and functions of certain facilities under the control of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Meeting cancelled
HB 114 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to an inmate's liability for the inmate's cost of confinement in a county jail or the institutional division.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 126 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the time of the day at which a defendant confined on conviction of a misdemeanor discharges the sentence of confinement.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 151 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to capital murder by a peace officer, jailer, or guard of a person in custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 174 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the use of a state jail felony conviction to enhance the punishment for subsequent felony offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 214 75-0 (1997)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health care to an inmate confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
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 256 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the ability of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to enter into contracts for inmate labor that provide inmates with access to personal information about persons who are not confined.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 267 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to the payment of certain court fees and costs in suits brought by inmates.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 279 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a requirement that inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice participate in work and educational programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
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 341 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 373 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the forfeiture of commutation of time for good conduct by an inmate of a county jail who files a frivolous or malicious lawsuit.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 383 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the use of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in training dogs to attack.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 403 75-0 (1997)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the membership of the Correctional Managed Health Care Advisory Committee to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 405 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to restricting certain recreational amenities available to inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 438 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alvarado, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the implementation of a controlled substances testing program to be administered to inmates housed in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
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 498 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to requiring inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to pay certain expenses associated with the cost of their confinement.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 507 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to educational and employment experience requirements for certain individuals hired as guards in facilities that house inmates; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 513 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health care to an inmate confined in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 548 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the administration of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 558 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to requiring public notice before certain actions relating to a criminal detention facility can be taken.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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 861 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 877 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to notifying a victim of a criminal offense of the escape or release of the defendant convicted of the offense committed against the victim.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 917 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to contracts for inmate labor entered into by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that provide inmates with access to personal information about persons who are not confined.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 975 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to preventing and prosecuting the criminal offense of escape.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1001 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1142 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, PeteSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the determination of the inmate population of a county jail and to the effect of that determination on the further confinement of inmates in that jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1262 75-0 (1997)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
House: Corrections
Subcommittee members named
HB 1301 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the oversight of the private sector prison industries program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1349 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to the ability of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to enter into contracts for inmate labor that provide inmates with access to personal information about persons who are not confined.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1392 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation of the fiscal and program audit functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1422 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for refusing to take a polygraph examination.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1427 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the possession and use of tobacco products by employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1549 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the provision of postsecondary educational opportunities to certain state inmates.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1642 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1693 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the state jail division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to house county jail inmates in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1747 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to procedures to deal with an individual who is in the criminal justice system and who has a mental illness or is a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1767 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to garnishment of money held in an inmate trust fund.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1792 75-0 (1997)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of a judge to impose sentence on a defendant convicted of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1803 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to control of tuberculosis in certain jail populations.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1928 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of juvenile pre-adjudication and post-adjudication secure detention and correctional facilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2136 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the consent of local governments to place a correctional or rehabilitation facility in certain areas.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2152 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to tax credits.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2251 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the collection of certain samples or specimens for the DNA database maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2283 75-0 (1997)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting sexual activity between certain public servants and persons in custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2324 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the organization and operation of certain prison industries in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Texas Youth Commission, and certain county correctional facilities, to agricultural programs and work programs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and to certain funds held in trust for inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2326 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the creation of the victim services division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the assignment of certain powers and duties to that division.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2393 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to a civil service system for community supervision and corrections departments in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2450 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Human Services to create a pilot program to administer to special needs offenders paroled from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2532 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2605 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to specifying that certain information about an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is excepted from required disclosure under the open records law and that certain other inmate information is subject to required disclosure under that law.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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 2638 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the creation of an office of inspector general for criminal justice.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2704 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the training of certain law enforcement officers and county jailers.
House: Public Safety
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2730 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the availability of certain material to inmates in correctional facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2738 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to convey real property in exchange for property of equivalent fair market value.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2749 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to standards adopted for and registry of juvenile pre-adjudication and post-adjudication secure detention and correctional facilities by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2763 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to judges performing management functions in connection with a community supervision and corrections department.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2779 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to requiring the office of the attorney general to defend local community supervision and corrections departments in certain suits brought against them.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2825 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the use of inmate and probationer labor for state highway system projects.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2827 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the death of an inmate in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or imprisoned in a facility operated by or under contract with the department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2828 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to public access to certain personal information about employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and certain law enforcement personnel.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2874 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the collection and disposal of information pertaining to a criminal combination.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3016 75-0 (1997)
Author: Price, Albert | et. al.Sponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Jefferson County or Walker County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3101 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to reimbursement of the Texas Department of Human Services from an inmate's trust fund.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3212 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Duval County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3254 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to correctional facilities that house inmates convicted of offenses against the laws of another state of the United States.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3275 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the payment of certain health-related expenses incurred by persons confined in a county jail or kept under guard by a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3352 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to arbitration of certain claims against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice arising from the construction of certain state correctional facilities.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 3526 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the rights of an accused in the criminal justice system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 132 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Encouraging the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, Texas Youth Commission, Juvenile Probation Commission, county commissioners, and sheriffs to support faith-based correctional programming and facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
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 37 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to provide maximum flexibility to the department in the use of space and programs.
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 67 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to purchasing procedures used by the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 188 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to creating an offense for possession of certain information by an inmate of the institutional division or the state jail division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 203 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health care to an inmate confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/98
SB 289 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of health care to an inmate confined in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 367 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
House: County Affairs 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 496 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to municipal and county consent for the placement of a correctional or rehabilitation facility in close proximity to a residential zoning area, private residence, school, park, or recreation area or to a church, synagogue, or other house of worship.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 630 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 673 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to money held in an inmate trust fund account.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 703 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the consolidation of the fiscal and program audit functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections 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 939 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to control of tuberculosis in certain jail populations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1009 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to correctional facilities that house inmates convicted of offenses against the laws of another state of the United States.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1010 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the definition of "custody" for the purpose of prosecuting the offense of escape.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1212 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to procedures to deal with an individual who is in the criminal justice system and who has a mental illness or is a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1220 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the use of inmate and probationer labor for state highway system projects.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1312 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the consolidation of the fiscal and program audit functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1317 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to notifying a victim of a criminal offense of the escape or release of the defendant convicted of the offense committed against the victim.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1369 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reducing the recidivism rate for individuals under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1443 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to arbitration of certain claims against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice arising from the construction of certain state correctional facilities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1544 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to public access to certain personal information about employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and certain law enforcement personnel.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1610 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the county jail work release program and to participation by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with the approval of a sheriff, in that program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1611 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the creation of the victim services division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the assignment of certain powers and duties to that division.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
