HB 227
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the authority of corporations to act as sureties on bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 767
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond for stalking offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STALKING
HB 948
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the release on bail of certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of the person's release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1385
88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to access to criminal history record information by county offices providing pretrial release services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1709
88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1728
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the release on bail of certain defendants accused of committing a felony offense and the criminal consequences of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony; creating a criminal offense; increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felonies; changing eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1731
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with nonviolent misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
HB 1906
88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes committed against a child may be held after bond is posted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATHENA STRAND ACT | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1907
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 2096
88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with, or released on bail or community supervision for, certain family violence misdemeanors.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
HB 2117
88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 2864
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Military & Veterans
HB 2915
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the offense of providing or requesting or allowing another to provide a breath specimen for an ignition interlock device; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2955
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 2984
88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
HB 3032
88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to periods of detention following arrest and increasing the criminal penalties for violation of certain court orders and conditions of bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Family--Family Violence | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3035
88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant charged with stalking or an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence | STALKING
HB 3256
88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to conditions of release on bond for a felony offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES
HB 3400
88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
HB 4379
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to citations and arrests for criminal offenses and pretrial detention and release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HOMELESS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS PRETRIAL RELEASE AND DETENTION ACT
HB 4398
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to the powers and duties of a personal bond or personal bond and pretrial supervision office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4502
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility, to certain conditions of bail and community supervision, and to the early termination of community supervision and the dismissal and discharge of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4517
88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the release of certain defendants on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 4546
88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to rules for issuing receipts pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5277
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to public access to criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HJR 94
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with certain felony offenses involving violence and requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony under most circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99
88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to certain persons arrested for an offense resulting in the death of or serious bodily injury to a person younger than 18 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 133
88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with stalking or an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STALKING
HJR 181
88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 686
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SB 1010
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1151
88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of corporations to act as sureties on bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corporations & Associations | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1279
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1318
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1535
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the review and modification of bail for certain defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 1971
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 2384
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to criminal defendants bail findings and post hearing evaluation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
SJR 44
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 51
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 20
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 536
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of information concerning the release on bond of persons charged with committing a violent offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 766
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding orders imposing a condition of bond in a criminal case involving a violent offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 921
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the release of defendants on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 955
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1005
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1996
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1997
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2077
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2461
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to pretrial procedures and criminal punishment for conduct that occurs during a riot; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2662
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2733
87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device or required to submit to alcohol monitoring and establishing a central database of those defendants.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 3826
87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to bail bond surety advertising by a licensed attorney.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ADVERTISING | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Lawyers
HB 4145
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to criminal justice.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | RACIAL PROFILING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4281
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the pretrial release of defendants and a prohibition on the use of monetary bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BONDS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 4485
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the release of a defendant arrested for a misdemeanor punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 4
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 96
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 163
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to certain persons arrested for evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2009
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. No. 4.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2076
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 20.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 21
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAL RECORDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | SHERIFFS
SB 317
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
SB 343
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 532
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the release of certain defendants on personal bond or on bail.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 533
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the review of a defendant's criminal history before any release of the defendant on bail.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | MAGISTRATES
SB 990
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a notice and hearing requirement for a change in the bail amount for certain defendants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1775
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to criminal justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | RACIAL PROFILING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SR 550
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. No. 4.
Reported enrolled
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 551
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 20.
Reported enrolled
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 2
87-1 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 170
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
HB 196
87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the release of a defendant when the state is not ready for trial.
Filed
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HJR 1
87-1 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 14
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 6
87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SJR 3
87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 12
87-2 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 52
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
HJR 1
87-2 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 5
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 6
87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
SJR 3
87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 55
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
Filed
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES
HJR 10
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 12
87-3 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 1
87-3 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 126
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain time limits on a delay in the state's readiness to proceed with the trial of a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 156
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 173
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 179
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 738
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the entry of certain bond conditions into the Texas Crime Information Center.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 1314
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the release on bail of, and the reimbursement to a county for certain costs of confining, a person charged with an administrative violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ARREST WARRANTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--Finance | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
HB 2020
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the release of defendants on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Governor | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 2258
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to requiring installation of an ignition interlock device as a condition of release on bond for the offense of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2339
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of information concerning the release on bond of persons charged with committing a violent offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 2381
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 2972
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the pretrial release of a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 3849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the powers and duties of a personal bond or personal bond and pretrial supervision office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 3892
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3925
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail and to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 4234
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to public access to hearings or proceedings for setting bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Open Meetings
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4571
86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to criminal justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4751
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 62
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 101
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a presumption that nonviolent criminal defendants will be released on personal bond unless good cause is shown otherwise.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 173
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for certain costs incurred in confining certain persons arrested following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 217
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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
| Courts--General | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUPREME COURT
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
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1804
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to public health and safety; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| CRIME VICTIMS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 2241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the judges authorized to release on bail a defendant charged with certain offenses, and the considerations for setting the amount of bail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Governor
SJR 37
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MARIHUANA
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
HB 609
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the representation of a defendant in certain criminal proceedings in populous counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel
HB 664
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 668
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
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
| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MAGISTRATES
HB 806
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the punishment for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1088
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the creation of the offense of prohibited conduct of a bail bond surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1141
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bond sureties in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1601
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the release on bail of a person arrested under a warrant issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2439
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to policies and procedures for the issuance of personal bonds in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SHERIFFS
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
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2702
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SANDRA BLAND ACT
HB 2707
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3011
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the pretrial release of a defendant and to funding for judicial continuing legal education.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES
HB 3076
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to bail bond boards in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3303
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of a pretrial drug diversion program
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3738
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the pretrial release of a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
HB 3979
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 4020
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Military & Veterans
HB 4103
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4199
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 98
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of pretrial release of a person accused of a noncapital offense if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 108
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1054
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1183
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to the period for which a person may be committed to receive certain temporary mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | PSYCHOLOGISTS
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
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1326
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1338
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to bail and to judicial education regarding bail practices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES
SB 1399
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: White, James
Relating to confinement in a community corrections facility of a defendant participating in a pretrial intervention program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1532
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1576
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1849
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | SANDRA BLAND ACT
SB 1913
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 2106
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing a fee for certain pretrial intervention programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SJR 8
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 50
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of pretrial release of a person accused of a noncapital offense if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 581
84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited.
House: Corrections
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 643
84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the procedures for discharging bail in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 885
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain county bail bond boards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 904
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1382
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the procedure for rearrest and adjustment of the bond amount in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1566
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to conditions of bond for defendants charged with certain offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2182
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the collection and refunding of certain fees and deposits by a county clerk or district clerk; increasing certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2499
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the electronic filing of bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2645
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence and to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, or stalking case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2657
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to jurisdiction and court administration of the El Paso Criminal Law Magistrate Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EL PASO COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
HB 2658
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2894
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3239
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| ARREST WARRANTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HR 3395
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2645.
Reported enrolled
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 873
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Courts--General | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | MAGISTRATES
SB 965
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of an accused person on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 966
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the recording of the presentment of an indictment by a grand jury.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1690
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1704
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1740
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain judges in criminal cases to review and modify a bail bond set by a municipal court judge or justice of the peace.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
SB 1746
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a prohibition on requiring a defendant to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere as a condition of entering certain pretrial intervention programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
SB 1958
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on local & uncontested calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SR 1045
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2645.
Reported enrolled
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 76
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 359
83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the verification of the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement
HB 574
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1047
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1442
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a county to deposit fees collected by a county bail bond board in a separate county fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--Finance | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1562
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided when a bail bond surety is in default.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1631
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the circumstances under which a final judgment of bond forfeiture may be reformed under a special bill of review.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1667
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the conditions of release on bond for certain defendants charged with the offense of burglary.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1992
83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2280
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to prohibited employment by a bail bond surety.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2589
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to certain fees assessed by a community supervision and corrections department; changing a fee.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2733
83-0 (2013)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration and operation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 39
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to certain persons charged with a violent or sexual offense after having been previously convicted of a violent or sexual offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 51
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 669
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited and circumstances under which a final judgment of forfeiture may be reformed.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 688
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 876
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 975
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirements of and liability for a bail bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1217
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a county to deposit fees collected by a county bail bond board in a separate county fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--Finance | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1397
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 168
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the requirements of a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 183
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement
HB 330
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the dissolution of a bail bond board by the commissioners court of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 674
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the dissolution of certain bail bond boards.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 770
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 875
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the identification of certain defendants as foreign nationals who were not lawfully admitted to the United States or whose lawful status has expired and to their release on bail.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 1029
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the conditions of release on bond for certain defendants charged with the offense of burglary.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BURGLARY | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | MAGISTRATES
HB 1070
82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the taking of a defendant's bail bond by county jailers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS
HB 1173
82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested for a misdemeanor without a warrant in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1382
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement
HB 1658
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the refund of a cash bond to a defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 1686
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 1748
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the refund of a cash bond to a defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1822
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the withdrawal of security by a bail bond surety.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| BAIL BONDSMEN | COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1823
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of certain persons to execute bail bonds and act as sureties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2467
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3029
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the conditions for release on bond of a defendant charged with certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3077
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a 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
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SHERIFFS
HB 3381
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the circumstances under which a final judgment of bond forfeiture may be reformed under a special bill of review.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 86
82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 98
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons charged with a violent or sexual offense after having been previously convicted of a violent or sexual offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 685
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested for a misdemeanor without a warrant in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 845
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of accused persons on personal bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 877
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a 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: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SHERIFFS
SB 878
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a defendant's release on a personal bond or bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 880
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the operation of pretrial intervention and certain other programs by a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 881
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or bail bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 882
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of accused persons on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 909
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 972
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the taking of a defendant's bail bond by county jailers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS
SB 1781
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the conditions for release on bond of a defendant charged with certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 196
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the applicability of hearsay rules in proceedings regarding bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 383
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, JoeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to county bail bond board meetings in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1335
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2059
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2115
81-0 (2009)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2423
81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the procedures governing certain bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2992
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to authorizing a fee in bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3003
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation of a bail bond board by the commissioners court of certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3279
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3451
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures regarding the forfeiture and collection of certain bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3615
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the payment of the costs associated with certain conditions of bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING
HB 3751
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the conditions of bond for a defendant charged with committing certain offenses against a child and to the denial of bail pending trial with respect to certain defendants who violate those conditions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3769
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to certain fraudulent investment schemes; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | FRAUD
HB 4379
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 4485
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the identification of certain defendants as foreign nationals who were not lawfully admitted to the United States or whose lawful status has expired and to their release on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 4547
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the requirements of a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 498
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 840
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1381
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the conditions of bond for a defendant charged with committing certain offenses against a child and to the denial of bail pending trial with respect to certain defendants who violate those conditions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 1393
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the conditions for release on bond of a defendant charged with certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1505
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the arrest and release on bail or other form of bond of certain criminal defendants with a mental illness or with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 1506
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the payment of the costs associated with certain conditions of bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING
HB 257
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to enter into certain debt collection contracts and to charge collection fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 298
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of bail bond costs.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| COUNTY TREASURERS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 465
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bond sureties; creating an offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BAIL BONDSMEN | COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1158
80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the address to which notice of the forfeiture of a bail bond is delivered.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1687
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the information that must be included on the face of an appeal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1939
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain peace officers to dispose of a case based on a Class B misdemeanor without taking the alleged offender before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES
HB 2028
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the issuance of a written notice to appear for certain misdemeanor offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2674
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the applicability of hearsay rules in proceedings regarding bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3053
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to enter into certain debt collection contracts and to charge certain collection fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DEBT
HB 3305
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to personal and monetary bail bond requests.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3692
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, JoeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the denial or revocation of bail for a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of bond related to victim or community safety and to the performance of community service by certain persons charged with certain alcohol-related offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
HB 3738
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the establishment and operation of personal bond offices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| County Government--Finance | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 6
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of release in a felony or family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 777
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of certain judges in criminal cases to modify the amount or conditions of bail set by a justice of the peace or municipal court judge.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 1553
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to personal and monetary bail bond requests.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1593
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to posting notice of a criminal court docket in a designated public place.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1594
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the costs a county may recover after the forfeiture of a bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1595
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to conditions that will exonerate a criminal defendant and the defendant's surety from liability on a bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1826
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the detention pending trial of defendants charged with certain sexual offenses against children and to conditions of release on bail for those defendants who are not detained.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SJR 58
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to defendants charged with certain offenses against children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 85
79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the release on bond of certain criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1245
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the enforcement of the condition for release on bond of a defendant charged with certain intoxication offenses that requires the use of a motor vehicle ignition interlock device; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1464
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the return of a cash bond to certain criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Administration | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1662
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for release from jail after a delay in prosecution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1954
79-0 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the financial consequences to a county of the appointment of counsel in certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1990
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| BAIL BONDSMEN | COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2350
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to security requirements for certain bail bond sureties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2767
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant in certain cases and the eligibility of and citation to certain individuals who act as sureties on bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| BAIL BONDSMEN | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2791
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of substance abuse treatment facilities and other community corrections facilities for individuals referred for treatment as part of a drug court or similar program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DRUG COURTS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2977
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ARREST WARRANTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
HB 3231
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring certain criminal defendants released on personal bond to post an additional cash bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3400
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of bail bond costs.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| COUNTY TREASURERS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HJR 56
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a criminal defendant who violates a condition of the defendant's release pending trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 56
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to requiring notice before the amount of bail set in certain cases is reduced.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 599
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for release from jail after a delay in prosecution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 624
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| BAIL BONDSMEN | COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1080
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to pre-trial procedures in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SJR 17
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a criminal defendant who violates a condition of the defendant's release pending trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 90
78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release on bail of a person arrested for an intoxication or alcoholic beverage offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Family--Family Violence | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 172
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to securing the appearance of certain persons who have been released on bail; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1031
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 1154
78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to contract for services to collect forfeited bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Purchasing--Local
HB 1300
78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the release on bond of certain criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1431
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for release on appeal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1443
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1466
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the adjustment of bail bonds in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 1467
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the release of bond obligations by bail bond sureties; providing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1609
78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to administration of certain oaths by an employee of a personal bond office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | OATHS
HB 1986
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certain matters affecting the handling of a criminal defendant after arrest and before trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2256
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the return of a cash bond to certain criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2729
78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2795
78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested without a warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2981
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the board composition, establishing a minimum rank for a designee, limiting the municipal court's representation on the board to one position, the election process for the sureties representative and the requirement for board members to read this chapter and the local policies adopted by the board.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3115
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or bail bond and to certain procedures in connection with bond forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3520
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the composition of a bail bond board.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Tagged
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1336
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to bail bond sureties, county bail bond boards, and liability on and forfeiture of personal bonds and bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1423
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1427
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the board composition, establishing a minimum rank for a designee, limiting the municipal court's representation on the board to one position, the election process for the sureties representative and the requirement for board members to read this chapter and the local polices adopted by the board.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 452
77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the operation of certain programs by personal bond offices and the imposition of certain fees and costs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING
HB 512
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested without a warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 941
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the duty of a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding certain proceedings in cases of defendants or inmates returned to the county on a bench warrant.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1093
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of being or determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 1102
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or bail bond and to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1158
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to avoiding the release from jail of defendants detained for certain offenses because of delay in obtaining scientific testing results.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE
HB 1659
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the duty of a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding certain proceedings in cases of defendants or inmates returned to the county on a bench warrant.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1848
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to securing the appearance of certain persons who have been released on bail; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2192
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2288
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3531
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HJR 12
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the denial of bail to certain persons charged with committing intoxication manslaughter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HJR 26
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to persons charged with a third or subsequent offense involving the operation while intoxicated of a motor vehicle, an aircraft, or a watercraft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HR 1285
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1119.
Reported enrolled
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 17
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that a magistrate provide reasonable notice to the attorney representing the state before reducing the amount of bail set for a defendant charged with or convicted of certain serious offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 173
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the deposit and refund of cash with regard to a bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 912
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to requiring an accused to give new bond in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1119
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1120
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a bond and to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1266
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the requirement that the name, address, and phone number of a bondsman appear on the face of performance and payment bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1384
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of being or determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1403
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain bail bond activities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1613
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1807
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the duties of a magistrate regarding the provision of bail for a person arrested for a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 248
76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the requirement that a surety notify a principal of a bail bond or the principal's attorney of the surety's intention to surrender the principal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 488
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 490
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the procedures and standards governing release on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 577
76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the period for which a person arrested or held without a warrant in the prevention of family violence may be held after bond is posted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
HB 780
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to designation of a municipal court judge as a member of a county bail bond board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 807
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the fee associated with the installation or the monitoring of a motor vehicle ignition interlock device required as a condition of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 881
76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the disqualification of a person convicted of theft from selection or service as a grand juror.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 882
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 883
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 884
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the authority of a private investigator or security officer to execute a capias issued after a forfeiture of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 1321
76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a magistrate to impose certain reasonable conditions of bond and to revoke a bond for violation of one of those conditions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 1481
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1534
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the eligibility of certain convicted felons for release on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2972
76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the eligibility of a defendant convicted of a felony for release on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3168
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the duration of a default on a bond forfeiture judgment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 15
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the denial of bail to certain persons charged with committing intoxication manslaughter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HJR 27
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period during which a district judge may issue an order denying bail in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 42
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carter, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to persons charged with a third or subsequent offense involving the operation while intoxicated of a motor vehicle, an aircraft, or a watercraft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 205
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the fee associated with the installation or the monitoring of a motor vehicle ignition interlock device required as a condition of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 216
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the selection of a person as a grand juror or the service by a person as a grand juror.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 306
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants convicted of felonies for release on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 403
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or a bail bond and to certain procedures relating to a bond; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 482
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the period for which a person arrested or held without a warrant in the prevention of family violence may be held after bond is posted.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
SB 738
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or a bail bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 739
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of bail bondsmen; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1180
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of county bail bond boards.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1181
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of a magistrate to impose certain reasonable conditions of bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 1332
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to procedures for the release of certain mentally ill defendants on personal bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1194
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1297
75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the prosecution of certain commercial bailees for the offense of misapplication of fiduciary property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1566
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to participation in a family violence treatment or education program as a condition of personal bond for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
HB 1864
75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants for release on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1968
75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to punishing as contempt the violation of a condition of a peace bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2340
75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2341
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to certification of bail bondsmen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| BAIL BONDSMAN ADVISORY COUNCIL | BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | LICENSING AND REGULATION, DEPT. OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2484
75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to an exemption for certain insurance companies regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance from licensing requirements regarding the issuance of bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Posting rule suspended
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2536
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to bail, the forfeiture of bail, and the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2831
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the procedures and standards governing release on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3412
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the regulation of corporate sureties that write bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Corporations & Associations | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 71
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period during which a district judge may issue an order denying bail in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 302
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain commercial bailees for the offense of misapplication of fiduciary property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 627
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to certification of bail bondsmen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees-reported
| BAIL BONDSMAN ADVISORY COUNCIL | BAIL BONDSMEN | Communications & Press | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | LICENSING AND REGULATION, DEPT. OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 876
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the persons eligible for release on bail pending appeal from a felony conviction.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Subcommittee members named
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1215
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to personal bond offices and certain fees collected by personal bond offices.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 1806
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the procedures for release of a criminal defendant on personal bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SJR 48
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the denial of bail to certain persons charged with committing certain sexual offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 197
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to certain requirements for a bail bondsman license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 198
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the frequency of meetings of a county bail bond board and to the judicial review of decisions of that board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BOND BOARD | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 199
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the preparation of certain reports by a county or district personal bond office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 251
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, Homer
Relating to the forfeiture of a bond in satisfaction of a fine and costs in certain misdemeanor cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 270
74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the payment of certain expenses by a bail bondsman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 522
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to establishing the amount of bail in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 524
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the execution of a warrant for the arrest of a principal of a bail bond by a surety of the bond or a designated agent of the surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 555
74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the payment of certain expenses by a bail bondsman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 756
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the provision of interpreters, telecommunication devices, and other services for deaf or hearing-impaired persons who are arrested or confined.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disabilities, Persons with | INTERPRETERS
HB 1285
74-0 (1995)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Bail Enforcement Agent Standards and Education and the regulation of the practices of bail enforcement agents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENT STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1396
74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain reports and public records to be prepared by a personal bond office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1595
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to substitute service of process in forfeiture proceedings arising out of certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1690
74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Jack
Relating to certain application requirements for a bail bondsman license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1750
74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to conditioning the release after conviction of a defendant on the filing of a bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2059
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of family violence batterers treatment as a condition of personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
HB 2114
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| BAIL BOND BOARD | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2155
74-0 (1995)
Author: Siebert, Bill
Relating to certain conditions for the release of a criminal defendant on bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2205
74-0 (1995)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the imposition of a bond approval fee in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as amended
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 2418
74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to bail, the forfeiture of bail, and the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2532
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties for interest on a personal bond or a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2844
74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 124
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to notification of a victim of the offense of stalking about the release on bail of the defendant in the case.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | STALKING
SB 127
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the temporary detention of certain persons charged with offenses involving family violence or the offense of stalking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence | STALKING
SB 140
74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to bail, the forfeiture of bail, and the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 186
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the payment of certain expenses by a bail bondsman.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 223
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to providing notice to victims of domestic violence before releasing the offender.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
SB 303
74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the provision of interpreters, telecommunication devices, and other services for deaf or hearing-impaired persons who are arrested or confined.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disabilities, Persons with | INTERPRETERS
SB 453
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the use as collateral of certificates of deposit by an applicant for a license as a bail bondsman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 454
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to certain application requirements for a bail bondsman license.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 869
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to requirements for a bail bondsman license in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 917
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties for interest on a personal bond or a bail bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 960
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain conditions for the release of a criminal defendant on bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1568
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the imposition of a bond approval fee in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 111
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 243
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the execution of a warrant for the arrest of a principal of a bail bond by a surety of the bond or a designated agent of the surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 289
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to establishing the amount of bail in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 481
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to persons arrested for violation of certain traffic laws.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 521
73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, JimSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the forfeiture of a bond in satisfaction of a fine and costs in a misdemeanor case punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 552
73-0 (1993)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Relating to establishing the amount of bail in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 692
73-0 (1993)
Author: Siebert, Bill
Relating to certain conditions for the release of a criminal defendant on bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 962
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to reform of the laws of this state relating to bail; the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing civil penalties; providing criminal penalties; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail and forfeiture of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL REFORM ACT OF 1993 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1214
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to reform of the laws of this state relating to bail; the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing civil penalties; providing criminal penalties; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail and the forfeiture of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL REFORM ACT OF 1993 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1284
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1382
73-0 (1993)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to bail for persons charged with felonies under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1516
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen and the operation of a county bail bond board; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| BAIL BOND ACT, TEXAS | BAIL BONDSMEN | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1939
73-0 (1993)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail and the forfeiture of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1940
73-0 (1993)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to regulation of bail bondsmen and providing for educational requirements of bail bondsmen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1963
73-0 (1993)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to personal bonds and bail bonds and the imposition of a bond processing fee in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1964
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the detention and release of a person charged with family violence, the imposition of conditions on that release, and penalties for failure to comply with conditions of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
HB 2600
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the rules that govern the amount of bail set in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 23
73-0 (1993)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with certain violent or sexual offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 324
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to establishing the amount of bail in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 432
73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the powers and duties of a county bail bond board.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 568
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the forfeiture of a bond in satisfaction of a fine and costs in a misdemeanor case punishable by fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 599
73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to the exoneration and forfeiture of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 601
73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the forfeiture and remittitur of bail; providing certain fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably as substituted
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 610
73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1092
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the imposition of a bond approval fee in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 111
72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to requiring a prosecutor to provide the court with a written copy of a plea bargain agreement in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 324
72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to the amount of a personal bond fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 343
72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL BONDSMEN LICENSING ACT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 378
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to determining whether the amount of bond in a certain case should be reduced or raised.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 379
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to substitute service of process in forfeiture proceedings arising out of certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 388
72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL BONDSMEN LICENSING ACT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 563
72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to bail for persons charged with felonies under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 759
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the availability of bail for a person awaiting extradition after the service of the governor's warrant of arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Governor
HB 931
72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to a bond fee for the services of peace officers.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement
HB 1019
72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the availability of a personal bond for a person charged with a felony controlled substances offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1045
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to requiring a peace officer who takes the bond of a defendant and releases the defendant to notify the attorney representing the state of that fact.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement
HB 1074
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thomas, Bill
Relating to the repeal of a special bill of review for final judgments in bond forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2190
72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, SamSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2427
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to reform of the laws of this state relating to bail; the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing civil penalties; providing criminal penalties; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail and the forfeiture of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL REFORM ACT OF 1991 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2568
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the period of time of action against the surety after the forfeiture of a Bail Bond and other matters relating to Bail Bonds and Bail Bondsmen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2580
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to special bills of review of bond forfeiture judgments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2679
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to restricting the ability of certain defendants charged with capital offenses from being released on personal bond or having the amount of bond reduced.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 1
72-0 (1991)
Author: McCollough, Parker | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 203
72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the preparation of a jury list in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 337
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the availability of bail for a person awaiting extradition after the service of the governor's warrant of arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Governor
SB 409
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to further detention of certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
SB 812
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to education requirements for bail bondsmen.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Education--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 883
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: McCollough, Parker
Relating to taking a person who commits an offense before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES
SB 1400
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the release of certain persons on personal bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1536
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the disposition of cash bonds in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 41
71-0 (1989)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to limiting the release on bail of certain defendants pending appeals of convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 934
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to bail for persons charged with felonies under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1163
71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to requiring certain defendants to submit to testing for controlled substances or enter a substance abuse treatment program as a condition of bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DRUG TESTING
HB 1216
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the availability of release on personal bond for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1373
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the manner in which bail is taken in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1378
71-0 (1989)
Author: Thomas, Bill
Relating to the repeal of a special bill of review for final judgments in bond forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1548
71-0 (1989)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the liability of a surety on a bond in a criminal case and the surrender of the principal to the court by a surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1929
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the release of certain persons accused of misdemeanors without bail on the condition that they report to county court for arraignment at a later date.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2052
71-0 (1989)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to fees imposed on the posting of bail bonds.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | ECTOR COUNTY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2154
71-0 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the detention and release of a person charged with family violence, the imposition of conditions on that release, and penalties for failure to comply with conditions of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence
HB 2160
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to requiring a defendant to submit to home confinement and electronic monitoring as a condition of release on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2425
71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the imposition of a fee on bonds in criminal cases and the creation of the crime stoppers advisory council account.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CRIME STOPPERS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2569
71-0 (1989)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the education, licensing, and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing a penalty.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL BONDSMEN EDUCATION ACT | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 2793
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to deferral of proceedings for certain misdemeanor offenses and to imposition of a court cost for the deferral.
House: Public Safety
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| Crime Victims Compensation | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2809
71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing a penalty.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2861
71-0 (1989)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the liability of a surety on a bond in a criminal case, the remittitur of a bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2964
71-0 (1989)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 349
71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the manner in which bail is taken in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 376
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the availability of release on personal bond for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 965
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the release of certain persons accused of misdemeanors without bail on the condition that they report to county court for arraignment at a later date.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 966
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to requiring a defendant to submit to home confinement and electronic monitoring as a condition of release on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1171
71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to deferral of proceedings for certain misdemeanor offenses and to imposition of a court cost for the deferral.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Victims Compensation | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1330
71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the education, licensing, and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
| BAIL BONDSMEN | BAIL BONDSMEN EDUCATION ACT | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 1336
71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to requiring certain defendants to submit to testing for controlled substances or enter a substance abuse treatment program as a condition of bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DRUG TESTING
SB 1451
71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the imposition of a fee on bonds in criminal cases and the creation of the crime stoppers assistance fund in the state treasury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
| CRIME STOPPERS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | State Finances, Management & Control
SB 43
71-1 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents, including agents who engage in the bail bond business; creating offenses and providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HJR 5
71-2 (1989)
Author: Perry, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to a person charged with sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Constitutional Amendments | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 5
71-3 (1990)
Author: Perry, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to a person charged with sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Constitutional Amendments | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HJR 6
71-3 (1990)
Author: Perry, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Constitutional Amendments | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SJR 5
71-3 (1990)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to a person charged with sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Constitutional Amendments | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SJR 6
71-3 (1990)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Constitutional Amendments | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SJR 3
71-4 (1990)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to a person charged with sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Constitutional Amendments | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SJR 4
71-4 (1990)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Constitutional Amendments | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 39
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the frequency of meetings conducted by a county bail bond board.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 237
70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to the liability of a defendant or his sureties for interest on a forfeited personal bond or bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 381
70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to limiting the release on bail of certain defendants pending appeals of convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 406
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the information required on bail bonds and personal bonds and the manner of taking forfeiture of a bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 478
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the manner in which bail is taken in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 784
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the representation on a county bail bond board of a county judge through a designee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1105
70-0 (1987)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to the remittitur of a bail bond and the release of a surety from liability for the bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1397
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the imposition of a fee on defendants before their release on bail bonds or personal bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1510
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents who engage in bail bond business; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1522
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the execution of a personal bond by a personal bond office for certain criminal defendants.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1755
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the availability of release on personal bond of a defendant charged with a felony under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1827
70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the information required in a personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2074
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of a criminal defendant upon application by his surety; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2075
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the liability of a surety on an appearance bond in a criminal case; providing for means of surrendering the defendant by the surety; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2076
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the execution of a capias when a bond is forfeited; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2077
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the causes which will exonerate; relating to the time passage necessary for certain judgments to become final; relating to the remittitur of a bond and the release from liability for the bond if the defendant dies, is arrested or appears before a final judgment of forfeiture of the bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2078
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the liability of surety on an appearance bond in a criminal case, and providing for terms of default; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2220
70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to bond forfeiture proceedings in municipal courts, appeals from municipal courts, and the composition of county bail bond boards.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
| Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2391
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the requirements for bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 154
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to amounts suggested as bail for persons charged with criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 185
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the liability of a surety on a bond in a criminal case, the remittitur of a bond, and the surrender of the principal to the court by surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 222
70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the manner in which bail is taken in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 253
70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the requisites of bail bonds and personal bonds and the manner of taking forfeiture of a bond.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 443
70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to limiting the release on bail of certain defendants pending appeals of convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 603
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the amount of cash or security to be deposited by bondsmen as bail security.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 743
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the conditions of a personal bond and to the manner of forfeiture of a personal bond for violation of a condition of a personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 965
70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to bond forfeiture proceedings in municipal courts, to appeals from municipal courts, and to the composition of county bail bond boards.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
| Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1229
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents who engage in the bail bond business; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1230
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1231
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the execution of a capias when a bond is forfeited; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1233
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the liability of a surety on an appearance bond in a criminal case; providing for means of surrendering the defendant by the surety; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1234
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the causes which will exonerate; relating to the time passage necessary for certain judgments to become final; relating to the remittitur of a bond and the release from liability for the bond if the defendant dies, is arrested or appears before a final judgment of forfeiture of the bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1235
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the liability of surety on an appearance bond in a criminal case, and providing for surrender of the principal by the surety and providing for terms of default; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1236
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of a criminal defendant upon application by his surety; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1237
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the execution of a capias when bond is forfeited; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1243
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 31
70-2 (1987)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the imposition of a fee on defendants before their release on bail bonds or personal bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 19
70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the imposition and handling by county officers of a fee on persons released on bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 44
69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the time at which a defendant whose conviction is reversed by a court of appeals is entitled to bail pending determination of a petition for discretionary review.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 129
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to a bondsman's ability to retrieve a forfeiture after a judgment nisi.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 614
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to amounts suggested as bail for persons charged with felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 645
69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the detention and release of a person accused or convicted of a criminal offense, the imposition of conditions on that release, the forfeiture of certain property if a person accused or convicted of an offense fails to appear at a judicial proceeding, and other penalties for failure to comply with conditions of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 687
69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the availability of release on personal bond for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 848
69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the amount assessed against a defendant as a personal bond fee.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 964
69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the punishment for the offenses of failure to appear and bail jumping during the prosecution of certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1167
69-0 (1985)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the rights of crime victims and the effect of those rights on the sentencing and availability of bail and release to parole for defendants and to victim assistance coordinators and their duties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1234
69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to the liability of a defendant or his sureties for interest on a forfeited personal bond or bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2039
69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to amending V. C. S. 6701L-4, Minors-Traffic violations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2055
69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the issuance of bail bonds and to the regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: County Affairs
Testimony received in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 171
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to amounts suggested as bail for persons charged with criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 230
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the rights of crime victims and the effect of those rights on the sentencing and availability of bail and release to parole for defendants and to victim assistance coordinators and their duties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 468
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the remittitur of a bond and the release from liability for the bond if the defendant is arrested or appears before a final judgment of forfeiture of the bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 469
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 486
69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the deposit of a financial guarantee bond by a bail bondsman as security.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 487
69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the time at which a corporation is in default on a bail bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 542
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the information required on bail bonds and personal bonds and the manner of taking forfeiture of a bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 757
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the imposition of certain conditions of bail, probation, mandatory supervision, and parole for defendants charged with or convicted of certain offenses with children as victims.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1011
69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1045
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the punishment of the offence of bail jumping and failure to appear.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/amendments
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SJR 8
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the prohibition against bail for certain criminal defendants accused of multiple offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 8
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to compensation of crime victims through bail bond forfeitures.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Crime Victims Compensation | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 384
68-0 (1983)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to the remittitur of forfeited bail bonds.
House: County Affairs
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 408
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to a preliminary investigation in connection with the regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: County Affairs
No action taken
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 592
68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the availability of bail for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 606
68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to jury instructions on the availability of bail pending final determination of an appeal of a conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 751
68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
See remarks
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement
HB 1204
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to a bondsman's ability to retrieve a forfeiture after a judgement nisi.
House: County Affairs
No action taken
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1365
68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a surety's liability on an appearance bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1392
68-0 (1983)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to release of a defendant on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1927
68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the execution of bail bonds and the remittitur of forfeited bail bonds.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2111
68-0 (1983)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to release of a defendant on bail because of a delay in prosecution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2206
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gamez, Joe
Relating to a deposit on bail in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 104
68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the prohibition against bail for certain criminal defendants accused of multiple offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 227
68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 271
68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the rights of crime victims and the effect of those rights on the availability of bail and release to parole for defendants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 398
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the remittitur of forfeited bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 634
68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to requiring participation in an alcohol or drug abuse program as a condition of a bond in certain criminal cases and to forfeiture for violation of the condition of the bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 689
68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the requirements for a bail bondsman license.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 853
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the duration of a bail bondsman's liability as surety on an appearance bond.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1153
68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to regulation of the bail bond business.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1183
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the execution of bail bonds and the remittitur of forfeited bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1315
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen in certain counties; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SJR 38
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the prohibition against bail for certain criminal defendants accused of multiple offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 161
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to bail and incarceration of a witness to secure an appearance by the witness in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | WITNESSES
HB 368
67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of those persons engaged in the business of acting as surety for compensation on bail bonds in criminal cases or employed in such business.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 403
67-0 (1981)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the amount of a personal bond fee.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 408
67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the amount of a personal bond fee.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 446
67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to the amount of a personal bond fee.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 879
67-0 (1981)
Author: Blanton, BillSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 937
67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the appointment of the directors of personal bond offices.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1389
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to bail pending disposition of an appeal, a motion for new trial, or a motion in arrest of judgment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1775
67-0 (1981)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to payment of damages caused by an accused person from proceeds of a forfeiture of the accused person's bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | ESCROW
HB 1968
67-0 (1981)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the setting of the amount of bail for an offense alleged to have been committed while the person was released on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2147
67-0 (1981)
Author: Cofer, Lanell
Relating to the surrender of the principal on a bail bond by the surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2335
67-0 (1981)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to the qualifications of agents of surety companies to engage in the execution of bail or supersedeas bonds. pref. no. 56
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 128
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the licensing and regulation of those persons engaged in the business of acting as surety for compensation on bail bonds in criminal cases or employed in such business and to the procedures by which such bail is forfeited; creating County Bail Bond Boards to be composed of certain specified local officials or their designees; defining the powers, duties and responsibilities of such boards and of their licensees; specifying who must obtain a license, the cost of such license, the materials and information which must be furnished as a part of the license application, the records which must be maintained by licensees, the security deposits which must be posted by licensees in a specified ratio to bail bond obligations in fore, the grounds and procedures on which a license may be refused, suspended, revoked or canceled and the manner in which the surety on a bail bond obligation may have himself removed from the bond; detailing an efficient and timely manner of forfeiting bail.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 263
67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to notice and hearing before altering a defendant's bail.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
SB 474
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the right to bail pending a motion for new trial, motion in arrest of judgment and appeal from a felony conviction for which the punishment assessed exceeds 10 years of confinement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 727
67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to bail bonds, the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen and their agents and to forfeiture of bail; prohibiting certain acts; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 949
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to requirements for surrender of principal by surety for a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 525
66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to the penalty for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1571
66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the acknowledgment of the receipt of the mandate of the court of criminal appeals and notification to the court of criminal appeals when the mandate has been carried out and executed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--Appellate | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1586
66-0 (1979)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to payment of damages caused by an accused person from proceeds of a forfeiture of the accused person's bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1943
66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to posting driver's license as bond after arrest for traffic violation.
House: Transportation
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2015
66-0 (1979)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to release pending criminal trial of persons accused of criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 430
66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Hill, Danny
Relating to bail bonds and county bail bond boards in counties having a population over 110,000.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 438
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the provisions for release in a noncapital criminal case including bail before conviction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 539
66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to release pending trial of persons accused of criminal offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Governor submitted as emergency
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 852
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to forfeiture of a bail bond.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1164
66-0 (1979)
Author: McKnight, PeytonSponsor: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to the licensing and regulation of of bail bond agents; providing penalties and enforcement procedures.
House: Employment Practices Senate: Economic Development
Returned to Calendar Committee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 221
65-0 (1977)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 410
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to remittance to a surety of an amount paid on judgment of bond forfeiture in certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 442
65-0 (1977)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to denial of bail to a person charged with aggravated rape.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 663
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Danny
Relating to posting of bond for traffic offenses by depositing a Texas driver's license with the arresting officer or court.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1214
65-0 (1977)
Author: Nugent, James E.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to records to be kept of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1374
65-0 (1977)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain criminal defendants' right to personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1391
65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the release of certain arrested persons on signing a written notice to appear in court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1554
65-0 (1977)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
HB 1701
65-0 (1977)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to pretrial release and bail pending appearance at a criminal trial or other criminal proceedings; providing for the collection and disposition of certain fees; providing penalties for certain violations by persons released.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1888
65-0 (1977)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the release pending trial of persons accused of criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 4
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Proposing an amendment to Article 1, Section 11a, of the Texas Constitution, permitting the denial of bail for a limited time to a person charged with a felony under certain circumstances.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 41
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to denial of bail to a person accused of a felony in certain circumstances.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 52
65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to bail pending appeal or disposistion of a motion for new trial, providing for appeal of certain judgments or orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 158
65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to bail pending appeal or disposition of a motion for new trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 746
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to personal bond fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1242
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the duration of bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1243
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to a surety's liability while a defendant is free on bond.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1244
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to discharge of a surety's liability on a bond.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SJR 3
65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to denial of bail to a person accused of a felony in certain circumstances.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 16
65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to denial of bail to a person accused of a felony under certain circumstances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 23
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the detention without bail, under certain conditions, of a person accused of a felony involving violence against another if he has previously been convicted of a felony involving violence against another.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 177
64-0 (1975)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the licensing of bail bondsmen in counties with a population exceeding 140,000.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 230
64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
House: State Affairs
Notice given - to call motion to reconsider
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 273
64-0 (1975)
Author: Parker, Carl
Authorizing the sheriff to set bond in cases of misdemeanor or violation of a municipal ordinance when the defendant is delivered to the sheriff by a municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 691
64-0 (1975)
Author: Preston, George L.
Relating to the release pending trial of persons accused of criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 744
64-0 (1975)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons or corporations who engage in the business of executing bail bonds; establishing a County Bail Bond Board in certain counties; providing for the composition of the board; providing for judicial review of a board's decision to revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue a license.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 912
64-0 (1975)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to bail pending appeal; providing for the denial or revocation of bail and cancellation of bonds in certain instances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1302
64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to release on bail pending a probation revocation hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1347
64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, Ronald
Relating to pretrial release and bail for persons accused of criminal offenses; providing for pretrial release offices and pretrial release officers; providing for release or detention after conviction; providing for the collection and disposition of certain fees; providing penalties for certain violations by persons released.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1436
64-0 (1975)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Amending Article 17.15, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1844
64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the receiving and approving of bail bonds.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1970
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the requirements for corporations to act as a surety on a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corporations & Associations | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2227
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to the licensing of persons engaged in the business of executing bail bonds in certain counties.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 64
64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to denial or revocation of bail for certain persons accused of a felony.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 69
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to denial or revocation of bail for certain persons accused of a felony.
House: Constitutional Revision
Considered by committee in formal meeting
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 84
64-0 (1975)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with a felony offense.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 93
64-0 (1975)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Relating to revocation of bail for certain persons accused of a felony.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 159
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably substituted
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 160
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to bail pending appeal; concerning continuing, changing, denying, or revoking bail after conviction for misdemeanors or felonies; providing for placing defendant in custody after conviction of certain felonies; specifying the court having jurisdiction; providing procedures for denying or revoking bail in cases where defendant commits a felony while on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 932
64-0 (1975)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Providing for a statewide uniform bail bond form.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 933
64-0 (1975)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the licensure, regulation, and security of bail bondsmen; to expand the application of the Act to counties with a population of more than 50,000, by excluding counties having a population of less than 50,000 according to the last preceding federal census; to authorize insurance companies approved by the State Board of Insurance to write surety bonds for traffic law violations and exempting insurance companies, as approved, from the provisions of this Act; to provide authority for sherriffs to require title insurance policies or a title opinion covering real property utilized by bondsmen as their bail security; to provide for judgements of remittance; to provide that the affidavit executed for surrender of the principal by the bail bondsmen must be one based on probable cause; to provide that the affidavit executed for surrender of the principal by the bail bondsmen must be one based on probable cause; to provide that no person can execute a bail bond without a license as authorized under this Act; to prohibit any bondsman's or sheriff's servant, agent or employee from recommending any attorney; to provide for misdemeanor penalties for violations of this Act and making penalty provisions cumulative with other laws.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 934
64-0 (1975)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Providing for the payment of a bail bond fee to be in the form of cash, check, money order, personal property, or a motor vehicle accompanied by certificate of title; requiring the registration of chattels used as payment of the fee other than cash, check, money order, or a motor vehicle accompanied by a certificate of title.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1057
64-0 (1975)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to pretrial release and bail for persons accused of criminal offenses; providing for pretrial release offices and pretrial release officers; providing for release or detention after conviction; providing for the collection and disposition of certain fees; providing penalties for certain violations by persons released.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 1083
64-0 (1975)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"Sponsor: Bigham, John R.
Relating to the licensing of persons engaged in the business of executing bail bonds in certain counties; relating to the application of this Act to certain counties having a population of 124,000 or more; relating to the estabishment of county bail bond boards and the extra-county authority of licensed bondsmen in such counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SJR 31
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter | et. al.
Amending Constitution to permit detention without bail of person accused of felony if previously convicted of felony.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 37
64-0 (1975)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Amending Constitution relating to revocation of bail for certain persons accused of a felony.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 46
64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack | et. al.
Amending Constitution to permit denial of bail to certain persons charged with a felony offense.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 17
63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Defining and regulating the business of giving bond in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions, or proceedings; providing for the licensing of persons or corporations who engage in that business; providing for administration of the Act by county boards in certain counties and by a state board in all other counties; providing for licensing fees; prescribing certain offenses and setting penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 20
63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to release of a defendent on a personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 161
63-0 (1973)
Author: Salem, Joe
Amending Article 17.15, Code of Criminal Procedure, providing that a person who is currently free on bail for a previous offense shall not be admitted to a second or subsequent bail for any offense or offenses with which he is charged subsequent to the one for which prior bail has been set.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 344
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hoestenbach, John
Relating to bail pending appeal; providing for the denial or revocation of bail and cancellation of bonds in certain instances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 345
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hoestenbach, John
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 401
63-0 (1973)
Author: Preston, George L.
Relating to the release pending trial of persons accused of criminal offenses; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in public hearing
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 593
63-0 (1973)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the surrender of an accused by his surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 762
63-0 (1973)
Author: Weddington, SarahSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to the establishment of personal bond offices; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1083
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to the licensing and regulation of corporations who engage in the business of executing bail bonds in certain counties; providing certain penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Commitee substitute
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 16
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hoestenbach, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the enactment of legislation establishing rules concerning the release or detention of prisoners awaiting trial or during the pendency of an appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 155
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to bail pending appeal; providing for the denial of bail in certain instances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 244
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Providing for denial of bail in certain instances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 245
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to bail pending appeal; providing for the denial or revocation of bail and cancellation of bonds in certain instances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 383
63-0 (1973)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons or corporations who engage in the business of executing bail bonds and establishing County Bail Bond Board in certain counties; providing for the composition, organization and powers, duties, and procedures of the board; providing forms and content of applications for licenses and for fees, deposits and deeds in trust to secure payment of judgments; making certain requirements of corporations acting as sureties; providing for renewal of licenses, renewal fees and identifying number of license; providing procedures for and reason for refusal to issue or for revocation of licenses; providing for judicial review; providing for remittitur to principal in certain situations; providing special powers and duties of sheriff; providing extra-county authority of licensed bondsmen; prohibiting execution of bonds or advertising as a bondsman by unlicensed persons; prohibiting certain recommendations or suggestions as to an attorney or particular bondsmen; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by Governor
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 671
63-0 (1973)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the regulation and licensing of the business of making bond in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; providing certain penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SJR 6
63-0 (1973)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting denial of bail to a person indicted for a felony committed while that person was admitted to bail on a prior felony indictment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 11
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the State of Texas permitting the denial of bail to a person charged with a felony offense who has theretofore been twice convicted of a felony offense; the denial of bail to a person charged with a felony offense while that person was admitted to bail on a prior felony indictment; the denial of bail to a person charged with a crime involving the use of a deadly weapon where there is evidence such person has been convicted of a prior felony offense; providing a limit to that person's incarceration without trial; and granting the right of appeal.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 14
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Hoestenbach, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the enactment of legislation establishing rules concerning the release or detention of prisoners awaiting trial or during the pendency of an appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Rules failed to suspend
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 18
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the detention without bail, under certain conditions, of a person accused of a felon involving violence against another if he has previously been convicted of a felony involving violence against another.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 48
62-0 (1971)
Author: Swanson, Bill T.
Relating to providing for no bail pending appeal in certain instances.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 50
62-0 (1971)
Author: Swanson, Bill T.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to providing for issuance of capias for arrest of a defendant following forfeiture of bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 254
62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the release of a defendant on a personal bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 255
62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the licensing of bail bondsmen, providing penalties.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 462
62-0 (1971)
Author: Santiesteban, H. Tati
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bond in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions, or proceedings.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 810
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to the release pending trial of persons accused of criminal offenses.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1105
62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the deposit of cash with a court in the execution of a bail bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1202
62-0 (1971)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the release of a defendant on personal bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1325
62-0 (1971)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Bates, James S.
Relating to permitting a peace officer to take bail in misdemeanor cases.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement
HJR 5
62-0 (1971)
Author: Swanson, Bill T. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Article l of the Constitution of the State of Texas, providing for the denial of bail by a magistrate to any person accused of a felony and found by the court to be free on bail for a felony when charged with a second felony, and denial of bail to any person charged with a capital offense; providing a limit to that person's incarceration without trial; granting the right of appeal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 13
62-0 (1971)
Author: Uher, D.R. "Tom" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Article 1, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution, to provide that certain persons in custody for the commission of an offense may be denied bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 10
62-0 (1971)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting denial of bail to a person indicted for a felony committed while that person was admitted to bail on a prior felony indictment.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 305
61-0 (1969)
Author: Lemmon, Ray Allen
Relating to a bail and witness bond procedure requiring a 10 percent cash deposit with the court; removing authorization for the use of sureties in bail and witness bond procedures; requiring defendant to be served with a citation before forfeiture.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 752
61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob"
Relating to revising the procedures relating to bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 836
61-0 (1969)
Author: Evans, C. David
Relating to the establishment, membership, administration, powers, duties, and functions of county bail bond control boards in certain counties; providing penalties.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 10
61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment permitting denial of bail to a person indicted for a felony committed while that person was admitted to bail on a prior felony indictment.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 506
61-0 (1969)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Relating to bail bond for an accused person free on bail at the time of the alleged offense.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 507
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne
Relating to the issuance of bail bond certificates by automobile clubs and by any truck and bus association incorporated in this state.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 590
61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to revising the procedures relating to bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SJR 9
61-0 (1969)
Author: Christie, Joe William | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, providing for the denial of bail by a magistrate to any person accused of a felony and found by the court to be free on bail for a felony when charged with a second felony, or to be likely to be sentenced to cover fifteen years imprisonment upon conviction, or to be inherently dangerous to himself or others if left at large, or to be likely to fail to appear for his trial; providing a limit to that persons' incarceration without trial; granting the right of appeal; providing for the necessary election and the form of the ballot; and providing for the necessary proclamation and publication.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 95
61-2 (1969)
Author: Evans, C. David
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions or proceedings; providing for the licensing of persons or corporations who engage in that business in any county in the State of Texas, with a population in excess of 100,000 as taken by the last official federal census, or in counties of a lesser population if the sheriff and county judge in such county agree that a need exists and wish to comply with this Act; providing for the appeal from the County Bail Bond Board, providing for the administration of this Act by the County Bail Bond Control Board; providing for licensing fees; providing certain penalties; declaring legislative intent.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 20
60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to the definition and regulation of the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions or proceedings; providing certain penalties.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 217
60-0 (1967)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal cases, actions or proceedings; providing certain penalties.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 350
60-0 (1967)
Author: Davis, Cletus A. "Cowboy" | et. al.
Relating to making it a crime to fail to appear in a court of record in violation of bail.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 636
60-0 (1967)
Author: Tarbox, Elmer
Relating to providing for the licensing and regulating of bail bondsmen and insurers; containing penalties.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HJR 19
60-0 (1967)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas relating to denial of bail to a person indicted for a felony committed while that person was admitted to bail on a prior felony indictment.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 63
60-0 (1967)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas so that the trial court has discretion to deny bail in capital cases.
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 249
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that whoever, having been admitted to bail for appearance before any court of record of this state, incurs a forfeiture of the bail and knowingly and willfully fails to surrender himself within thirty (30) days following the date of such forfeiture, shall, if the bail was given in connection with a charge of felony or pending appeal after conviction of any offense, or if the bail was given in connection with a charge of committing a misdemeanor, or for appearance as a witness, be fined or imprisoned; providing penalties for violation.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SJR 21
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas relative to denial of bail to a person who commits a felony offense while free on bond from another felony charge.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 27
60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide that certain persons in custody for the commission of an offense are not entitled to be admitted to bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 167
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 286
59-0 (1965)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe
Relating to making it a crime to jump bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 756
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cowden, George M. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by omitting the disqualification of a married woman as a surety on a recognizance or bail bond, so that a married woman will be qualified to be a surety on a recognizance or bail bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--General
SB 122
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit a minor to act as surety on a recognizance or bail bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--General
SB 184
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions or proceedings.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 341
59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to making it a crime to jump bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 58
58-0 (1963)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to conversion by a bailee.
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 187
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions or proceedings; providing for the licensing of persons, firms and corporations, who engage in that business in any county; providing certain penalties.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 469
58-0 (1963)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases in certain counties.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 866
58-0 (1963)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to providing that defendants may put up cash money or the equivalent thereof in approved securities in lieu of a bond or recognizance in all cases where bail is allowed under existing law; providing for a forfeiture, the safe keeping and return of same, the procedure and construction in regard thereto.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 178
57-0 (1961)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code relating to conversion by a bailee.
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 379
57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions or proceedings; providing for the licensing of persons, firms and corporations, who engage in that business in any county; providing certain penalties.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 889
57-0 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas permitting a forfeiture of the recognizance, bail bond, or current money of the United States, in lieu thereof, of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
SB 365
57-0 (1961)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to providing that defendants may put up cash money or the equivalent thereof in approved securities in lieu of a bond or recognizance in all cases before District or County Courts where bail is allowed under existing law; providing for a forfeiture, the safe keeping and return of same, the procedure and construction in regard thereto.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 82
57-1 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance, bail bond, or current money of the United States, in lieu thereof, of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 90
57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to providing that defendants may put up cash money or the equivalent thereof in approved securities in lieu of a bond or recognizance in all cases where bail is allowed under existing law; providing for a forfeiture, the safe keeping and return of same, the procedure and construction in regard thereto.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 96
57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance or bail bond of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 259
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases and the licensing by the Securities Commissioner of person, firms and corporations who engage in that business.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 366
56-0 (1959)
Author: Lewis, Ben H. | et. al.
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases, actions or proceedings; providing certain penalties.
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 368
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"
Relating to providing that defendants may put up cash money or the equivalent thereof in approved securities in lieu of a bond or recognizance in all cases where bail is allowed under existing law.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 404
56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance or bail bond of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 603
56-0 (1959)
Author: Jones, George Jerome
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to the accused remaining on bail during trial.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 104
56-0 (1959)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to providing that defendants may put up cash money or the equivalent thereof in approved securities in lieu of a bond or recognizance in all cases where bail is allowed under existing law.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 105
56-0 (1959)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending Code of Criminal Procedure relative to bail pending motion for new trial.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 186
56-0 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance or bail bond of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 11
55-0 (1957)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 71
55-0 (1957)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to providing that where a defendant in the course of a criminal action, gives a bail bond or enters into a recognizance before any court or person authorized by law to take same, for his personal appearance before a court or magistrate, to answer a charge against him, the said bond or recognizance shall be valid and binding upon the defendant and his sureties thereon, for the defendants personal appearance before the court or magistrate designated therein, and for any and all subsequent proceedings had relative to the charge, and that each such bail bond or recognizance shall be so conditioned except as further provided in the Act.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 60
55-1 (1957)
Author: Wilson, J. Edgar | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases in any county which contains in whole or in part a city containing seventy three thousand inhabitants or more, according to the last preceding Federal Census.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 25
55-1 (1957)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to the regulation of the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 177
54-0 (1955)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to making it unlawful for one charged or convicted of a misdemeanor punishable by jail confinement and released on bond or recognizance to willfully and knowingly fail to appear for trial or other process as required by the bail or recognizance obligation and making the offense a misdemeanor; providing a penalty.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 183
54-0 (1955)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to making it unlawful for one charged by complaint or indictment with a felony or convicted of a felony, and released on bond or recognizances, to willfully and knowingly fail to appear for trial or other process as required by the bail or recognizance obligation and making the offense a felony and providing a penalty.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 275
54-0 (1955)
Author: Gillham, James O. | et. al.
Relating to repealing an Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to sureties attempting to relieve themselves of liability under the provisions of above Article.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HJR 9
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest | et. al.
Proposing an Amendment to Section II of Article I of the Constitution of the State, to be designated as Section IIa,relating to denial of bail to a person charged with a felony less than capital who has been theretofore twice convicted of a felony.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 9
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a court, judge or magistrate may exercise his sound discretion in granting bail to any person charged with a felony who at the time is at large on bail charged with the commission of another felony or felonies.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 622
52-0 (1951)
Author: Houston, Jr., Horace Ben
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide for the service of citation to sureties of a defendant where the recognizance or bail bond has been forfeited and the sureties have not been exonerated from liability thereon in counties having a population of 350,000 inhabitants or more according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 752
52-0 (1951)
Author: Houston, Jr., Horace Ben
Relating to defining and regulating the business of giving bail in criminal and quasi-criminal cases; providing for the licensing of persons, firms and corporations who engage in that business in any county having within its boundaries a city with a population of 250,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census; providing certain penalties.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 130
52-0 (1951)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide for disqualification of sureties in misdemeanor cases where they have been in default theretofore.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 375
52-0 (1951)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide for the service of citation to sureties of a defendant where the recognizance or bail bond has been forfeited and the sureties have not been exonerated from liability thereon.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 262
49-0 (1945)
Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy"
Relating to prohibit any person from receiving or accepting pay or remuneration for becoming a surety or bondsman in any criminal case; providing a penalty therefor.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 173
49-0 (1945)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to providing that where a defendant in the course of a criminal action, gives a bail bond or enters into a recognizance before any court or persons authorized by law to take same, for his personal appearance before a court or magistrate, to answer a charge against him, the said bond or recognizance shall be valid and binding upon the defendant and his sureties thereon, for the defendant's personal appearance before the court or magistrate designated therein, and for any and all subsequent proceedings had relative to the charge, and that each such bail bond or recognizance shall be so conditioned except as further provided in this Act.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 335
48-0 (1943)
Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin
Relating to providing that where a defendant in the course of a criminal action, gives a bail bond or enters into recognizance before any court or person authorized by law to take same, for his personal appearance before a court or magistrate, to answer a charge against him, the said bond or recognizance shall be valid and binding upon the defendant and his sureties thereon, for the defendant's personal appearance before the court or magistrate designated therein, and for any and all subsequent proceedings had relative to the charge, and that each such bail bond or recognizance shall be so conditioned except as further provided in the Act.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 14
47-0 (1941)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D.
Relating to amending the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; authorizing the Governor to remit fines, forfeitures of recognizance, and bail bonds.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 1035
46-0 (1939)
Author: Vint, Edward Lee
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; providing for method of making bail bond and recognizance, with surety and sureties owning property in the county of their residence or any other county in the State of Texas.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 360
43-0 (1933)
Author: Caven, Hubbard Scott
Relating to the taking of bail in felony cases; providing that in cases of arrest for felony less than capital the sheriff may take the bail and providing a manner of requiring new bail after indictment if insufficient bail has been taken.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 436
43-0 (1933)
Author: Beck, John W. E. H. | et. al.
Relating to providing that the bail bonds of an accused shall be conditioned that the principal and sureties will pay all expenses incurred by peace officers in re-arresting the principal in the event the conditions of the bond are violated and he fails to appear before the court or magistrate on the day stated.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 141
42-0 (1931)
Author: Bond, Thomas R.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to require the fixing and approving bail bonds without necessity of suing out a writ of habeas corpus.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 143
42-0 (1931)
Author: Bond, Thomas R.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to more effectively provide for the fixing and approving bail bonds.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 400
42-0 (1931)
Author: Burns, Gordon M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the location, establishment and maintenance of an institution for the examination, care, treatment and incarceration of insane, mentally deficient persons who have been indicted or convicted of a felony.
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRISON BOARD, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses
SB 138
42-0 (1931)
Author: Rawlings, Frank H.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to allow the execution of a criminal Bail Bond by the sureties signing such bond, either in person or through an agent or Attorney-in-Fact.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 192
42-0 (1931)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the manner in which bail shall be taken in cases of felony and misdemeanor.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 445
42-0 (1931)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink"
Relating to amending certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to setting aside forfeiture.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
SB 565
42-0 (1931)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail in criminal cases pending appeal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 196
41-0 (1929)
Author: Graves, Harry N.
Relating to defining the right to bail of all prisoners charged with a violation of the penal law of the State of Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 595
41-0 (1929)
Author: Hardy, Bailey Whitson
Relating to authorizing certain corporations to execute bail bonds and recognizances, prescribing certain requisites to the execution of such bonds and recognizances.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 88
40-0 (1927)
Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding to the manner in which bail shall be taken in cases of felony and misdemeanor.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 140
40-0 (1927)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to providing for bail in habeas corpus cases where the defendant is remanded to custody of an officer and the case is appealed.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 319
40-0 (1927)
Author: Lipscomb, George Raiford | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a peace officer from demanding or accepting money in lieu of appearance bond in all misdemeanor cases; prescribing penalties.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 441
40-0 (1927)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to bail for persons accused of crime.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 65
40-0 (1927)
Author: Real, Julius
Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide the manner in which bail shall be taken in cases of felony and misdemeanor, and providing in cases of felony for the creation of a lien on the property of the sureties described in the bail bond, the recording of same by the County Clerk, or clerks in the counties where lands shown in said bond are situated.
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 129
40-0 (1927)
Author: Fairchild, I. D.
Relating to providing for bail in habeas corpus cases where the defendant is remanded to custody of an officer and the case is appealed.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 31
40-1 (1927)
Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B.
Relating to the manner in which bail shall be taken in cases of felony and misdemeanor, and providing in cases of felony upon the affidavit of the District or County attorney, for the creation of a lien on the property of the sureties described in the bail bond, the recording of same by the County Clerk, or clerks in the Counties where lands shown in said bond is situated.
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 55
39-0 (1925)
Author: Cade, J. Robert | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute so as to provide for equitable action by way of bill of review in favor of persons against whom a final judgment on forfeited bail bond or forfeited recognizance has been entered where such persons have a meritorious cause of action and were prevented by fraud, accident or mistake from presenting meritorious defenses at the trial of the case in which such final judgment has been entered.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 547
39-0 (1925)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. | et. al.
Relating to permitting Otto Limberger and H.M. Tarver to maintain a suit pending in the 38th Judicial District of Texas, District Court of Bandera county, Texa.
House: Judiciary
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 29
39-0 (1925)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to permitting applicants for writs of habeas corpus in criminal cases, when the relief prayer for is denied by the judge of the court to whom the application is made and who prosecutes an appeal form the order of said judge or court to the Court of Criminal Appeals to be released on bail pending the appeal in all save capital cases, the amount of bail to be fixed by the judge trying the case and the order entered upon the minute of the court, the bail bond to be executed and approved, under the same provisions of law criminal cases after verdict of conviction as provided for by the existing law.
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 2
38-0 (1923)
Author: Kemble, Sr., George Clark
Relating to appearance bonds, bail bonds, appeal bond, and recognizances in criminal cases; prohibiting any attorney at law from becoming surety on any such bonds or recognizances; prohibiting the making of such bonds or recognizance where the surety become such for a valuable consideration; providing penalties for violating the act; providing for the disbarment of attorney for violating the act.
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Lawyers
HB 26
38-0 (1923)
Author: Shires, G. Tom
Relating to providing that bond forfeiture cases are civil cases and appealable to the civil court by either the plaintiff or the defendant; making it necessary for the county or district attorney to approve bail bonds and recognizances as to legal form.
| BONDS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 351
38-0 (1923)
Author: Price, Lloyd E. | et. al.
Relating to requiring clerks of trial courts to notify clerk of courts of criminal appeals of the release of a convicted person on appeal bond, and requiring a certified copy of appeal bond to accompany the notification.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 44
38-0 (1923)
Author: Stuart, Robert Alda | et. al.
Relating to appearance bonds, bail bonds, appeal bonds and recognizances in felony cases; prohibiting any attorney at law form becoming surety on any such bonds or recognizance.
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Lawyers
HB 163
37-0 (1921)
Author: Perkins, Frank E. | et. al.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding the sureties on bail bonds.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 181
37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to a certain Act regarding the defendants in misdemeanor cases.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 43
37-0 (1921)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to amending a certain Act regarding criminal statutes on bonds in felony cases, so as to extend the time for 30 days after overruling of motion for a new trail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 239
36-0 (1919)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred | et. al.
Relating to permitting defendants, in cases in which requisitions have been issued for them by the Governor and where they appeal their cases to the Court of Criminal Appeals, to give bond the same as defendants in other felony cases.
| Courts--Appellate | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 316
36-0 (1919)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to amending certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to make bail bonds good in all criminal cases until verdict or judgment and until the defendant is taken in custody by the sheriff, and extending the same for a period of thirty days after the date of overruling of the motion for a new trial.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 39
36-0 (1919)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee
Relating to amending certain article of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the giving of recognizance on appeal by providing that in case the defendant shall fail to enter into recognizance during the term of court at which he was tried, he may be permitted to give bail and obtain his release from custody by giving, after the expiration of the term of court, his bail to the sheriff, in an amount fixed by the court.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 93
35-0 (1917)
Author: Osborne, Stonewall J.
Relating to amending Code of Criminal Procedure, providing that appeal bonds or recognizances shall remain in full force and effect in case of reversal by Court of Criminal Appeals until case has been finally disposed of by lower courts.
| Courts--Appellate | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 96
35-0 (1917)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee | et. al.
Relating to the giving of recognizances on appeal by providing that in case the defendant shall fail to enter into recognizance during the term of court at which he was tried, he may be permitted to give bail after the adjournment of court.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 220
35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to permitting the execution of bail bond for convicted defendants whose terms have been assessed at less than fifteen years in the penitentiary.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 231
35-0 (1917)
Author: Trayler, Mack
Relating to making bail bonds good in all criminal cases until verdict or judgment and until the defendant is taken in custody by the sheriff.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 263
35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to authorizing defendants who have made application for a new trial to execute bail bonds when punishment assessed against them does not exceed fifteen years' confinement.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 290
35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H. | et. al.
Relating to appeals in cases of felony, so as to render recognizance effective when cases are reversed.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 318
35-0 (1917)
Author: O'Banion, Madison Monroe
Relating to judgment in cases of misdemeanor.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 382
35-0 (1917)
Author: McCoy, Marvin P. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the recording of bail bonds in criminal cases pending in district and county courts; providing a penalty.
| Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 427
35-0 (1917)
Author: Thompson, Travis T.
Relating to authorizing a person convicted of a misdemeanor to give appearance bond after adjournment of the term of the convicting court.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 455
35-0 (1917)
Author: Thompson, Travis T.
Relating to providing that appearance bonds that have been given in misdemeanor cases shall be in full force and effect until final judgment of the trial court.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 583
35-0 (1917)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to amending articles 900-902 of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 724
35-0 (1917)
Author: McCoy, Marvin P. | et. al.
Relating to providing for bail pending appeal in habeas corpus.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 130
35-0 (1917)
Author: Hopkins, Sr., George Milton
Relating to making bail bonds in all criminal cases good until verdict or judgment and until the Defendant is taken in custody by the sheriff.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 117
35-4 (1918)
Author: Thomason, Robert Ewing
Relating to amending Article 921 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas.
| Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 135
35-4 (1918)
Author: Thomason, Robert Ewing | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 921 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
| Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 222
34-0 (1915)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee
Relating to amending provisions of law relating to giving of recognizance and bail bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 254
34-0 (1915)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to permitting any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony with assessed punishment of any term in the penitentiary of fifteen years or less to execute a bond, to be fixed and approved by the court, conditioned to secure his appearance and abide the judgment and orders of the court.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 404
34-0 (1915)
Author: Russell, Angus T.
Relating to amending certain laws relating to appeals in cases of felony so as to render recognizance effect when cases are reversed.
| Courts--Appellate | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 673
34-0 (1915)
Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman
Relating to the repeal of certain articles in the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to defendant appeals in any case for misdemeanor for the judgment of the District or County Court shall be committed to jail pending the determination of the appeal.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 105
34-0 (1915)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure permitting bail bonds in misdemeanor cases to remain in force where motion for a new trial has be filed until judgment has been rendered by the Court upon the motion.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 263
33-0 (1913)
Author: Nabours, W. R.
Relating to allowing defendants in misdemeanor cases, who are on bail, the right to not have their bail discharged until found guilty.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 396
33-0 (1913)
Author: Roach, James H.
Relating to recognizance or bail bond by a minor or a married woman.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--General | Women
HB 506
33-0 (1913)
Author: Russell, Angus T.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to render effective Appeal Bonds and Recognizances when cases are finally passed upon by Court of Criminal Appeals.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 759
33-0 (1913)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to amending Chapter 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure, providing that in all cases, bail bonds and recognizances shall remain in force, until discharged from further liability thereon.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 235
33-0 (1913)
Author: Collins, Vinson Allen "Yank"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to render effective appeal bonds and recognizances when cases are finally passed upon by the court of Criminal Appeals.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 216
30-0 (1907)
Author: Carswell, Robert E.
Relating to regulating bail in criminal cases, and relating to mode of trial of the defendant in prosecutions for felonies.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 94
30-0 (1907)
Author: Meachum, James McDonald
Relating to the taking of bail in felony cases when court is in session, and authorizing the sheriff or other peace officer having in custody the accused to take a bail bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 459
26-0 (1899)
Relating to amending Articles 308 and 309, Chapter 4, Title 5, Code of Criminal Procedure, Revised Statutes, 1895, relating to the sufficiency of recognizances.
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release