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HB 205 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 247 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 286 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 352 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1908 88-0 (2023) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3871 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the issuance of the writ. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 141 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 685 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in certain felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1516 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Cook, David
Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the issuance of the writ. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 187 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 225 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 275 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 372 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1126 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1127 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HABEAS CORPUS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4308 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race or ethnicity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | DISCRIMINATION | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 4338 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 332 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HABEAS CORPUS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1004 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1322 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to indigent defense. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1866 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
SB 2034 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race or ethnicity. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | DISCRIMINATION | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 464 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to certain procedures for and relief that may be granted pursuant to an application for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3425 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 3426 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3500 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1011 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 2873 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3617 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 958 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1273 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 283 85-1 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1346 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3580 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3724 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the consideration of certain scientific evidence constituting the basis for an application for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 662 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 577 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 833 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures regarding an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in a noncapital felony case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 | Courts--Reporters | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 967 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1125 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rights of an accused person in and the written waiver of extradition proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Criminal Procedure--General | EXTRADITION | HABEAS CORPUS | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
HB 2964 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to certain remedies involving habeas corpus proceedings for persons improperly advised about the consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contender and for persons affected by a change in law after entering such a plea. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 252 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain procedures regarding an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in a noncapital felony case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Courts--Reporters | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 344 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 220 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
HB 488 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1646 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | Courts--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2096 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the filing of writs of habeas corpus in mental health cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Courts--Appellate | HABEAS CORPUS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 3342 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | HABEAS CORPUS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 317 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
SB 1078 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Courts--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1684 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to procedures applicable to an applicant entitled to habeas corpus under certain circumstances. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 916 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3579 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on scientific evidence establishing the innocence of a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
HB 4382 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee meeting cancelled | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1976 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
SB 2337 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on scientific evidence establishing the innocence of a criminal defendant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
HB 804 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3397 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1116 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the appeal of certain hearings related to a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision and to certain related applications for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1823 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 458 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 646 79-0 (2005) Author: Otto, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the provision of certain reports and records requested by the attorney general. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 681 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GOOD CONDUCT TIME | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1424 79-0 (2005) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 695 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GOOD CONDUCT TIME | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 32 78-0 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 540 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 615 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 665 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1713 78-0 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief related to community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 1734 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 600 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the reimbursement of compensation and expenses of certain appointed counsel filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported | Courts--Appellate | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | Lawyers
SB 1224 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1948 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the release on bond of certain applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 19 78-1 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 43 78-1 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 157 77-0 (2001) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to postconviction DNA testing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 267 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the quality of legal representation in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | Lawyers
HB 312 77-0 (2001) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 366 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to postconviction DNA testing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 747 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief related to community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 864 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to postconviction DNA testing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1955 77-0 (2001) Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the discharge from jail of a misdemeanant who is jailed to satisfy fines and costs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01 | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 119 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 149 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to fees assessed on the filing of certain applications or petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 245 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the procedures for determining whether a defendant sentenced to death is incompetent for purposes of execution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99 | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 636 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. Relating to the procedure by which an inmate imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice may resolve a conflict over time-served credits for time spent confined before transfer to the department. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1516 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99 | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 2870 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the grounds for an appeal or a postconviction writ of habeas corpus brought by a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 | HABEAS CORPUS | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 732 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, Orlando Relating to the use of a writ of habeas corpus to acquire possession of a child. House: Judiciary Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s) | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1070 65-0 (1977) Author: Jones, Gene
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to writs of habeas corpus in felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1153 65-0 (1977) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus and to certain cross actions and motions involving the right to possession of a child or modification of a decree involving a child. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill | CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | HABEAS CORPUS
HR 159 63-0 (1973) Author: Hendricks, Bob Authorizing the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to study the methods by which applications for habeas corpus writs are disposed of in the courts. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably | CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | HABEAS CORPUS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 51 61-0 (1969) Author: Rosson, Renal B. | et. al. Relating to authorizing the courts of civil appeals to issue writs of habeas corpus. | Courts--Appellate | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 541 61-0 (1969) Author: Calhoun, Frank Relating to providing compensation from county funds for court-appointed counsel in habeas corpus hearings. | County Government--Finance | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 818 61-0 (1969) Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob" Relating to the county to which a writ of habeas corpus is used to secure the release of a person in the custody of the Texas Youth Council is returnable. | Courts--General | HABEAS CORPUS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | YOUTH COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 663 57-0 (1961) Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott Relating to release of persons from State Hospitals and Special Schools of this State by writs of habeas corpus. | HABEAS CORPUS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 273 57-0 (1961) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the release of persons who have contagious diseases from the State Hospitals and Special Schools by writs of habeas corpus. | HABEAS CORPUS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals
HB 117 48-0 (1943) Author: Coker, A. W. Relating to Fixing Venue in Habeas Corpus Cases, after final conviction. | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
SB 25 48-0 (1943) Author: Beck, E. Harold Relating to Fixing Venue in Habeas Corpus Cases, after final Conviction. | Courts--District | HABEAS CORPUS
HB 89 40-0 (1927) Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B. | et. al. Relating to amending certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding fees allowed in habeas corpus and felony cases. | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS
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
SB 63 40-0 (1927) Author: Real, Julius Relating to fees allowed in Habeas Corpus and felony cases. | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HABEAS CORPUS
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
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
SB 36 29-0 (1905) Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court, and the several justices thereof, to issue writs of habeas corpus in certain cases. | Courts--Appellate | HABEAS CORPUS | SUPREME COURT


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