HB 187
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 225
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 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.
HB 372
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1126
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1127
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4308
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race or ethnicity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4338
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 332
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1004
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1322
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to indigent defense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1866
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 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
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
HB 3425
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3426
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3500
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1011
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2873
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 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
SB 958
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 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
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
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
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
HB 3724
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: 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
SB 662
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 577
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: 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
HB 833
83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: 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
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
HB 1125
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 344
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 1646
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: 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
HB 2096
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the filing of writs of habeas corpus in mental health cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3342
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1116
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the appeal of certain hearings related to a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision and to certain related applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 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
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
HB 646
79-0 (2005)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: 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
HB 681
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 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
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
HB 32
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 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
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
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
HB 1713
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief related to community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 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
SB 600
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 43
78-1 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 157
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 267
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the quality of legal representation in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 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
HB 366
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
HB 864
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1955
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zbranek, ZebSponsor: 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
SB 119
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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
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
HB 636
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the procedure by which an inmate imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice may resolve a conflict over time-served credits for time spent confined before transfer to the department.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 1516
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: 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
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
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)
SB 1070
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to writs of habeas corpus in felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
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
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
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.
HB 541
61-0 (1969)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to providing compensation from county funds for court-appointed counsel in habeas corpus hearings.
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.
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.
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.
HB 117
48-0 (1943)
Author: Coker, A. W.
Relating to Fixing Venue in Habeas Corpus Cases, after final conviction.
SB 25
48-0 (1943)
Author: Beck, E. Harold
Relating to Fixing Venue in Habeas Corpus Cases, after final Conviction.
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.
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.
SB 63
40-0 (1927)
Author: Real, Julius
Relating to fees allowed in Habeas Corpus and felony cases.
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.
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
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.