HB 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 73 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 77 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the death penalty for a defendant whose conviction is based solely on certain evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of certain rights in an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses based on assaultive conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority to arrest a person without a warrant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 179 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to juvenile court records of victims of sex trafficking.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study of no-knock entries performed by law enforcement agencies in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 277 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 285 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of obstruction or retaliation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the possession of certain consumable hemp products containing a controlled substance or marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants who successfully complete a period of community supervision following conviction; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 314 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision of access to a dwelling by a landlord to a cotenant or occupant who commits certain offenses.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the requirements of an affidavit supporting the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 366 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the duration of a protective order prohibiting an offense motivated by bias or prejudice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 372 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 408 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 421 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 455 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to providing certain information to criminal defendants before a plea is entered or before the defendant elects to have punishment assessed by a jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 558 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies requiring a peace officer to intervene when another peace officer uses excessive force or commits an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 579 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the administration and deployment of special weapons and tactics teams.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 585 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 640 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to public and private school searches of students with parental consent and certain disciplinary measures and other procedures that may arise from such a search.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 656 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a signed statement indicating that a person voluntarily consented to submit to the taking of a breath or blood specimen to test for intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 657 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence of intoxication in the prosecution of a criminal offense involving a motor vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 658 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 659 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 660 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 715 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to a maximum allowable caseload for certain attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 796 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to creating the criminal offense of harassment by obstructing access to a hospital.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 830 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 834 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 836 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disclosure in a criminal case of certain criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 854 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 882 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement policies and procedures regarding body worn cameras.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of hypnotically induced testimony in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1006 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1007 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain trafficking or prostitution related offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain offenses committed against a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1051 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an affirmative defense to certain prohibited sexual conduct occurring as part of a dating relationship that began in primary or secondary school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain persons and to the sealing and nondisclosure of certain juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for a criminal offense for which a grand jury finds no bill of indictment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the recording of the examination and testimony of a witness before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the release of a defendant when the state is not ready for trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 1374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor and state jail felony offenders before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1394 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1402 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1403 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a racial disparity impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions creating or expanding criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1553 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to evaluating the effectiveness of veterans treatment court programs in this state.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the use of hypnotically induced testimony in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1645 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses and to certain family violence protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain evidence obtained in a criminal investigation, including the issuance and execution of certain search warrants, the required disclosure of certain information in emergency situations, and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained with or without warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to criminal penalties for possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al.
Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate the effectiveness of community collaboratives in addressing the exploitation of elderly persons in this state.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1814 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1838 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to intelligence databases for combinations and criminal street gangs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
HB 1893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies prohibiting a peace officer from discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a moving vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1944 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the conviction integrity unit within the office of the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2170 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court and certain individuals for the reasonable costs of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2290 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal devices to control the activity or movement of a nonviolent gathering of persons or disperse persons engaging in protected speech or expressive conduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of certain prosecutors for policies related to the prosecution of rioters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the submission of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses for analysis by public accredited crime laboratories.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain false reports that are made to certain law enforcement and corrections entities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2363 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain criminal trespass offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2366 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to criminal conduct that endangers law enforcement; creating a criminal offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of a community pretrial review panel by each county for the resolution and diversion of certain misdemeanor cases out of the criminal justice system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2441 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the imposition and collection of fines, fees, and court costs in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the verification of the incarceration of an accused person in a criminal case for the purpose of discharging a surety's liability on a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the tracking of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer in certain municipalities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the tracking and analysis of evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, to noncompliance with requirements imposed with respect to that evidence, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to crime scene investigation services; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to prohibiting camping in certain places; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appointment of attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2631 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the use of in-custody informant testimony in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of a child's criminal records related to certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2684 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2702 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of certain vacated protective orders from the registry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2706 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for participating in a riot.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2784 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the offense of solicitation of prostitution and certain other consequences of that offense; increasing a criminal penalty; making conforming changes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2855 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the role of a jury in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2916 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the enforcement of certain laws by the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain adolescents in danger.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 3002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to a merchant allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete a theft education program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure or Penal Code during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a commission to study the terminology of the penal laws and the justice system of this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3087 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to prohibiting urination or defecation in certain public places; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of social media companies regarding prostitution and trafficking of persons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3242 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a defense to prosecution for a handgun license holder who carries a handgun on certain premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Point of order sustained
HB 3288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to reporting of unanalyzed evidence of sexual assault or other sex offenses by law enforcement agencies and public accredited crime laboratories.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3291 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalty for reckless driving and to the limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain traffic offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3363 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance and execution of certain search warrants in a criminal investigation and the admissibility of evidence obtained through certain searches.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3421 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3432 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3450 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3454 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain employment and occupational licensing restrictions based on a person's prior conviction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, GinaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3483 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to increasing the punishment for the criminal offense of making a false alarm or report to cause action by a law enforcement agency against another person and for making that false alarm or report because of bias or prejudice.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the authority to arrest a person without a warrant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3505 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to authorizing a court to require defendants confined in a penal institution to appear by videoconference in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3521 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information; authorizing a fee.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disposition and use of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, engaging in terroristic activities, and threatened terroristic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to donations to local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3789 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3830 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain continuing duties of the state that relate to exculpatory evidence in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3986 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the collection of money payable to a municipal court in criminal actions and proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 4174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain evidence of a crime that resulted in the death of a person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to providing a list of approved devices to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device as a condition of community supervision.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 4254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4289 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race or ethnicity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4314 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4398 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the disposition of forfeited assets.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to procedures for identifying defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4516 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the authority to arrest a person without a warrant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled
SB 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 69 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of force by peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 81 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 109 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the criminal offense of fraudulent securing of document execution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 111 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the installation and use of tracking equipment and for access to certain communications and location information by law enforcement and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained through those procedures.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 161 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Withdrawn by the Author
SB 163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 189 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
SB 271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of hypnotically induced statements in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 324 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication and retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 380 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and to certain recordings created by peace officers during an investigation or other law enforcement activity; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to evidence included in the statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reports to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on certain cases filed in justice and municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 451 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to establishment of county adult sexual assault response teams.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 492 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 494 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to certain rights of crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 508 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 509 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice or of certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to procedures for peace officers and emergency medical services personnel who respond to calls involving an alleged or suspected act of strangulation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 768 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for manufacture or delivery of fentanyl and related substances; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training on community-based policing for certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 854 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and regarding unidentified bodies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 912 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 972 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 973 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of recordings made by peace officers using body worn cameras.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 974 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 975 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 977 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1005 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the punishment for certain controlled substance possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of a vacated protective order from the registry.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a data collection program established by the attorney general regarding defendants in certain criminal cases and access to information stored in criminal justice information databases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the administration of a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1224 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to indigent defense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the imposition and collection of fines, fees, and court costs in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the unlawful disclosure of an autopsy image or other visual depiction; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1391 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1544 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to no-knock warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1545 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of force by peace officers and other officer interactions and duties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1574 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the eligibility for a service retirement annuity of certain members and annuitants of a public retirement system convicted of certain felony offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1741 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1866 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1867 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance and execution of certain search warrants in a criminal investigation and the admissibility of evidence obtained through certain searches.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1872 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain past misdemeanors and felonies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1894 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1983 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race or ethnicity.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required reporting by a peace officer and collection of data and information relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the indemification of certain county officials or employees for attorney's fees.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 222 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 253 87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Filed
HB 258 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the duration of a protective order prohibiting an offense motivated by bias or prejudice.
Filed
HB 271 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
HB 289 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Filed
HB 306 87-1 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 308 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses.
Filed
SB 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 56 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 79 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of trespass while entering the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 103 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 114 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 31 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
HB 53 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 66 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to public and private school searches of students with parental consent and certain disciplinary measures and other procedures that may arise from such a search.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 86 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 93 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the procedure for rearrest and adjustment of the bond amount in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
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 182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prosecutors providing information about the benefits and costs of a proposed sentence for a defendant in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the temporary confidentiality and automatic expunction of records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to inquest summary reports and the preservation of evidence collected in the course of an inquest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device and to public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to law enforcement access to cell site information stored by certain entities providing wireless service to a wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 386 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 435 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a challenge to a grand juror and the recording of certain proceedings relating to the grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to employment protections for a person serving as a grand juror.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 520 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 534 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on certain training and education requirements for law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 566 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 573 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of funds appropriated for the continuing legal education of certain appointed masters, magistrates, referees, and associate judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 599 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the delivery of certain mental health records of a defendant to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the destruction of certain biological evidence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 658 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 691 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: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a defendant's waiver of a jury trial following a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for a felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to notice of the cost of a forensic examination for a victim of an alleged sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 854 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving the interception, use, or disclosure of certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the right of a parent of a deceased person to view the person's body before an autopsy is performed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 887 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting a child as a family member at a port of entry.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 979 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of DNA records for certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1020 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1023 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault committed against a public servant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1073 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 1078 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to waiving certain driver's license and handgun license fees for certain applicants who hold a certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1115 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during a person's arrest and placement information provided to the person.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Postponed
HB 1216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1223 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the creation and enforcement of a criminal offense relating to interference with child custody and to the prosecution of child custody offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1224 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services that a foster child has been arrested.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disclosure in a criminal case of certain criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1343 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper contact with a victim and to protective orders for victims of certain offenses; enhancing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for certain felony offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disposition of an item bearing a counterfeit trademark seized in connection with a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1498 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1528 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures applicable to certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for burglary of a place of assembly or worship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1580 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the release on personal bond of a person who is pregnant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the confidentiality of certain grand juror information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1662 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1686 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to the application for and duration of a protective order for victims of certain offenses; enhancing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 1871 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1909 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of magistrates appointed by the El Paso Council of Judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants for release on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 1996 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, BenSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to admonitions given by a court to a defendant before accepting a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the duties of the court regarding a plea bargain agreement that requires a defendant to pay costs associated with court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2233 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to uncollectible fees and costs in criminal actions and proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2260 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a magistrate or justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded under the grant program to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evidence sufficient for the issuance of a stalking protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2360 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the public inspection of an arrest warrant and any affidavit made in support of the issuance of the warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the classification of certain conduct by juveniles constituting the offense of evading detention.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Proportional Fine Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of certain specialty court programs; authorizing fees.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2502 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study of no-knock entries conducted in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2607 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico or Oklahoma.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of operation of a stash house and to funding certain crime victim services through the use of money derived from a civil asset forfeiture of contraband related to that offense, human smuggling and trafficking offenses, and certain prostitution offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving fraud.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating the criminal offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2651 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2672 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study conducted by the Department of Public Safety on the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2678 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to grants for the development and operation of pretrial intervention programs for pregnant defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
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 2874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2877 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain persons who are special investigators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to amending the Texas Rules of Evidence to provide protections for victims of sexual assault.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 2916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2938 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2951 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2973 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain entities' access to information in criminal justice information databases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to service of a notice of a temporary ex parte protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking and child pornography unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of predatory theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3283 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the release of certain defendants on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court for the reasonable cost of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extending the length of time for which an affidavit establishing probable cause for a search warrant may be sealed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 3425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities and to the regulation of unmanned aircraft by certain political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3501 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3502 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with firearm loans at a sport shooting range; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the destruction of juvenile court records of victims of sex trafficking.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the duties of and training for certain officers and jailers regarding the child safety check alert list.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to criminal history record checks for nurse aides and applicants for listing on the nurse aide registry; authorizing a fee.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the admissibility of expert testimony regarding forensic analyses of physical evidence in a criminal case and to the regulation of certain expert witnesses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3585 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the repeal of certain eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain ongoing duties of an attorney representing the state that relate to exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of a child's criminal records related to certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3705 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3757 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a law enforcement policy regarding body worn cameras.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses and to service of a notice of a temporary ex parte family violence protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the procedures for appointing counsel to represent indigent defendants in certain post-conviction proceedings in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3831 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to warrants and orders issued for the use of tracking equipment and access to electronic communications to further a criminal investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil enforcement of an order of restitution for a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3979 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization and engaging in terrorist activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the courthouse security fund or the municipal court building security fund; increasing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4038 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an affirmative defense to certain prohibited sexual conduct occurring as part of a dating relationship that began in primary or secondary school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 4104 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution and to programs for certain defendants charged with or convicted of prostitution.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to peace officer duties in investigating or responding to certain family violence incidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 4153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
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 4173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the reporting of certain felony offenses to prosecuting attorneys and to allegations regarding a peace officer's retaliatory action taken because of that report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to permitting the viewing of certain body worn camera recordings.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 4303 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Kerr County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to clarifying the liability of certain financial institutions that offer remote deposit capture.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to creating the criminal offense of retaliation involving immigration status.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation and preservation of certain records of criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4502 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of terrorism and terroristic hoax.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to criminal justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the registration of a person in the state sex offender registry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4604 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to pretrial diversion programs funded by the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the provision of training and technical assistance provided by the division.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 4605 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Kerr County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 22 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of hypnotically induced testimony in a criminal trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain procedures applicable to a person arrested for an out-of-county offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the office of capital and forensic writs to refuse to accept certain referrals for good cause.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibiting making, or encouraging or inducing another to make, silent or abusive calls to a 9-1-1 service or public safety answering point; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving the interception, use, or disclosure of certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 332 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 334 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to access to certain controlled substance prescription information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the eligibility of persons finally convicted of a felony to run for certain public offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 529 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 550 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability and the operation and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 588 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 651 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 693 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the reporting of certain information involving family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 719 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 720 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 736 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 782 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a law enforcement policy regarding a peace officer accessing a recording from the officer's body worn camera.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation and preservation of certain records of criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 831 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 887 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the consideration of the gender identity or sexual preference of certain victims, witnesses, or defendants in criminal proceedings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 909 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving fraud.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a limited viewing of certain body worn camera recordings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court for the reasonable cost of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons and certain annuity payments payable to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of those persons.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Civil Commitment Office and to certain requirements regarding the payment of costs associated with civil commitment by persons civilly committed as sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disposition of an item bearing a counterfeit trademark seized in connection with a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Morales, Christina
Relating to the consideration of certain arrests in determining an applicant's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
SB 1259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to extending the length of time for which an affidavit establishing probable cause for a search warrant may be sealed.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of certain courts to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1360 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 1401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to grand jury proceedings and establishing a commission to study improvements and alternatives to those proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained
SB 1649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services and to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1684 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the punishment for the offense of forgery relating to a writing of a metal recycling entity.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1686 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1688 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1691 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of taking or attempting to take a weapon from certain officers, investigators, employees, or officials.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to uncollectible fees and costs in criminal actions and proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses issued by the Texas Medical Board for certain offenses.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1920 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by peace officers and prosecutors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1996 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2023 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to service of a notice of an application for a protective order.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2093 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 2113 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2114 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization and engaging in terrorist activities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to pretrial diversion programs funded by the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the provision of training and technical assistance provided by the division.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting a registered sex offender from residing within a certain distance of the residence of a victim of any offense committed by the offender for which the offender is subject to registration.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to creating a criminal offense for making certain telemarketing calls to a telephone number published on the Texas no-call list.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a central database containing information about violent offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to creation of magistrates in Fort Bend County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 2292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to violations of certain conditions of parole; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of aggravated kidnapping.
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 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 50 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the discharge or waiver of fines and costs imposed on indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time marihuana possession offenders; imposing a fee for participation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 72 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Received from the House
HB 125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem and guardians.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Motion to reconsider spread on the Journal
HB 158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to public and private school searches of students with parental consent and certain disciplinary measures and other procedures that may arise from such a search.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 229 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 244 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 300 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 323 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 339 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 344 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which an indictment or information was dismissed with prejudice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 351 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | 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 and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the procedure for rearrest and adjustment of the bond amount in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 419 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to providing certain information to criminal defendants charged with certain drug offenses before a plea is entered.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 420 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence relating to climate change or global warming in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 500 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain felony convictions of public elected officers.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 557 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons and to the return of certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 607 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to a court's continuing jurisdiction to handle the disposition of a felony case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants for release on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 666 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.
Filed
HB 667 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 669 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 670 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 676 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the sealing of records of certain juveniles placed on determinate sentence probation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the procedure for the entering of a plea or a stipulation of evidence by a child subject to a determinate sentence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 681 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to restricting access to certain information that relates to a person convicted of or granted a dismissal after deferral of disposition for a fine-only misdemeanor offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 683 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possession or use of law enforcement identification, insignia, or vehicles in a municipality and the clarification of the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 685 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a defendant's waiver of a jury trial following a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for a felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to bail release decisions in criminal cases and the payment of certain costs by a defendant released on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 731 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
HB 736 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 799 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 825 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 991 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the selection and summons of prospective grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to an offense for which a person is arrested.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1013 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1015 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release on personal bond of a person arrested for an out-of-county offense under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1219 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of certain municipal courts in certain criminal cases punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a challenge to a grand juror.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1273 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the effect of certain felony convictions of public elected officers.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1314 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the release on personal bond of a person who is pregnant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person who is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a defendant's discharge of fines and costs through confinement in jail or community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1442 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the release of certain defendants pending a motion for new trial or an appeal from a misdemeanor conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1503 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1517 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to jury service; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1554 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1592 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1643 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the operation of an unmanned aircraft and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 1714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1727 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of the attorney general to prosecute the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the administration of veterans treatment court programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1749 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense punishable by fine only; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to obtain and use criminal history record information for the purpose of performing certain departmental functions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1961 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the care and unlawful restraint of a dog.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a fee for certain pretrial diversion programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of a criminal case.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2071 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2085 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a public defender's investigation into a defendant's finances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2286 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the qualifications for service as a grand juror and to the selection of grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2317 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2398 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2429 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the use of benzodiazepines or gamma butyrolactone to facilitate the commission of the offense of aggravated sexual assault and the addition of gamma butyrolactone to Penalty Group 1 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for purposes of criminal prosecution; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the authority of a magistrate to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2509 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2521 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the disclosure or release by a criminal justice agency of photographs taken pursuant to an arrest or other involvement in the criminal justice system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful installation of tracking device or malicious software.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2586 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the electronic filing of bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2622 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2640 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain fire departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a study on the use of portable testing equipment to identify synthetic drugs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2736 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a succession plan for a regional public defender's office that primarily handles capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2769 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the elimination of administrative fees for certain transactions relating to the collection of fines, fees, restitution, and other court costs in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the repeal of the time payment fee imposed on certain persons convicted of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2817 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of, punishment for, and deterrence of certain offenses involving cattle, bison, or horses; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2903 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the entitlement of certain persons to the expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to citations and participation in pretrial diversion for misdemeanor possession of marihuana.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2991 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of files related to complaints to and investigations by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 3016 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3054 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3069 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of in-custody informant testimony in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records for and issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain persons without the necessity of filing a petition; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3147 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement to expunction for certain persons who are arrested solely as a result of inaccurate identifying information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to a merchant allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete a theft education program.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain pretrial procedures in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3234 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3238 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of unmanned aircrafts by political subdivisions.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to persons who may be prosecuted for the offense of improper contact with a victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3391 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of individuals who are suspected of harming law enforcement officers and individuals who are fugitives from correctional facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to restorative justice initiatives.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3515 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disposition by a peace officer of certain Class B misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3519 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ability of a child, parent, or other person responsible for a child's support to pay juvenile probation fees or court costs and fees imposed by a juvenile court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3637 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to recording certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution in a criminal case that are based on a fear of injury by an animal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3729 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to certain persons arrested under a warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3793 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to a law enforcement agency's release of a recording captured by a body worn camera.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3819 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper contact with a victim and to providing certain rights to a victim of a criminal offense and the victim's family regarding contact by an inmate or an inmate's representative.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a motion for forensic DNA testing of certain evidence previously subjected to faulty testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of capital murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3900 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the expunction of arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the reporting of criminal offenses to prosecuting attorneys, to any failure by law enforcement agencies to properly consider those reports, and to allegations regarding a law enforcement officer's corruption or abuse of power.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the life insurance policy proceeds of an insured defendant indicted for certain offenses under the Penal Code.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 4060 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of certain non-custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4094 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the access of criminal history record information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 4103 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a defendant's right to appeal from a judgment or conviction in a municipal court of record.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of non-custodial interviews.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the commitment of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial and who is a person with an intellectual disability.
Filed
HB 4224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the expunction of certain records involving marihuana possession.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in criminal matters involving allegations of sexual assault by a member of the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HJR 20 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from appointing certain prosecuting attorneys to fill a vacancy of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HR 2605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1913.
Reported enrolled
SB 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions and deferred dispositions for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 93 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 156 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 207 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to certain substances listed in Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 265 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment for certain witnesses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the creation of grant programs to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 327 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person who is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 378 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 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 413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 481 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 494 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 500 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the effect of certain felony convictions of public elected officers.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of abuse of a corpse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 630 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 633 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release on personal bond of a person arrested for an out-of-county offense under certain circumstances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 662 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the reporting of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 663 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 707 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to investigative and laboratory tests and processes conducted with respect to unidentified human remains.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a judge to compel a criminal defendant who lacks capacity to take psychoactive medication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 783 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful installation of tracking device or malicious software.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 857 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 917 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the creation of the offense of improper contact with an adult victim.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 941 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 967 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 998 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1058 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the punishment for theft offenses involving certain metals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1079 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state that do not prescribe a culpable mental state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete an education program offered by a merchant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain civil consequences of conduct causing the birth of a child born addicted to a controlled substance; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1185 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1201 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of a body worn camera recording to the subject of that recording.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to a succession plan for a regional public defender's office that primarily handles capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1227 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to law enforcement's duty to report to the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the creation of the offense of improper contact with an adult victim of a criminal offense and providing certain rights to a victim and the victim's family regarding contact by an inmate or an inmate's representative.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1250 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1253 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1273 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the selection and summons of prospective grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to access to criminal history record information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the duties of a personal bond pretrial release office.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
