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	HB 20	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.	House: State Affairs	Returned to committee	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
	HB 464	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Grayson County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | GRAYSON COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 504	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.	Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Received from the House	| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	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 847	88-0 (2023)	Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.	Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.	House: Community Safety, Select	Referred to Community Safety, Select	| County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
	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 1178	88-0 (2023)	Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.	Relating to the authority of a magistrate to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
	HB 1528	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to magistration proceedings for criminal defendants and the retention of related records, to services and representation provided to indigent criminal defendants and indigent juveniles, and to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES | TELECONFERENCING
	HB 1712	88-0 (2023)	Author: Canales, Terry Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.	Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | SUPREME COURT
	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 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 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 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 3388	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cook, David | et. al.	Relating to court administration for cases referred to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| Courts--District | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	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 3474	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.	Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date	| ARANSAS COUNTY | BASTROP COUNTY | BEE COUNTY | BEXAR COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BRAZOS COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Courts--Reporters | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | DALLAS COUNTY | DENTON COUNTY | DUVAL COUNTY | EDWARDS COUNTY | EL PASO COUNTY | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GRAYSON COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KENDALL COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | KIMBLE COUNTY | LIVE OAK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MCLENNAN COUNTY | MCMULLEN COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | OATHS | POLK COUNTY | PROCESS SERVERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Salaries & Expenses | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS | STEPHENS COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TARRANT COUNTY | TRAVIS COUNTY | WALLER COUNTY | WILSON COUNTY
	HB 3504	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to an application for emergency detention, procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services, and certain rights of patients admitted to private mental hospitals and certain other mental health facilities.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | VIDEOCONFERENCING
	HB 3698	88-0 (2023)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to expanding access to the protective order registry and the inclusion of certain information regarding a person who is the subject of a protective order in that registry.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/23	| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	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 4703	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hayes, Richard	Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--General | DENTON COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 5346	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the appointment of magistrates in Guadalupe County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| Courts--County & Statutory | GUADALUPE COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	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 48	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the issuance and effectiveness of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	SB 140	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce | et. al.	Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized	| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	SB 235	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| Courts--Judges | Family--Marriage Relationship | MAGISTRATES | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
	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 1462	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| BASTROP COUNTY | BEE COUNTY | BRAZOS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Courts--Reporters | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | DENTON COUNTY | GRAYSON COUNTY | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Juvenile Boards & Officers | LIVE OAK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MCMULLEN COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | OATHS | Salaries & Expenses | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | WALLER COUNTY
	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 1815	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to an application for emergency detention and procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | VIDEOCONFERENCING
	SB 1816	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
	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
	HB 44	88-2 (2023)	Author: Troxclair, Ellen	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
	HB 75	88-3 (2023)	Author: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
	HB 79	88-3 (2023)	Author: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to civil and criminal trespass while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction without consent of the owner; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
	HB 85	88-3 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
	HB 87	88-3 (2023)	Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
	HB 104	88-3 (2023)	Author: Vasut, Cody	Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
	HB 4	88-4 (2023)	Author: Spiller, David | et. al.	Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 37	88-4 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.	Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
	HB 55	88-4 (2023)	Author: Vasut, Cody	Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.		Filed	| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
	SB 4	88-4 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.	Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	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 212	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	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 689	87-0 (2021)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Considered in Calendars	| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MAGISTRATES | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
	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 839	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule	| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
	HB 976	87-0 (2021)	Author: Price, Four | et. al.	Relating to the appointment of a judge or magistrate to preside over a regional specialty court program and the authority of that judge or magistrate in cases referred to the program.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	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 1007	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.	Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain trafficking or prostitution related offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | PROSTITUTION
	HB 1254	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	| Courts--Judges | Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
	HB 1388	87-0 (2021)	Author: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor and state jail felony offenders before a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	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 2553	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer in certain municipalities.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	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 3428	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.	Relating to the compensation of criminal law magistrates appointed for certain district courts and criminal county courts at law in Tarrant County.	House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	HB 3774	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.	Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	See remarks for effective date	| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Family--Parent & Child | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 3977	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
	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 4212	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.	Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.	House: Corrections	Received from the House	| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | PSYCHOLOGISTS
	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 4433	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica	Relating to public access to hearings or other proceedings for setting bail.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Open Meetings
	HB 4486	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.	Relating to procedures for identifying defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Criminal Procedure--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SHERIFFS
	HB 4644	87-0 (2021)	Author: Noble, Candy	Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of magistrates appointed by the Collin County Commissioners Court.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| COLLIN COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES
	HB 4660	87-0 (2021)	Author: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to Burnet County criminal magistrates.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| BURNET COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES
	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 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 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 1511	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PEACE OFFICERS | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
	SB 1519	87-0 (2021)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the appointment of a judge or magistrate to preside over a regional specialty court program and the authority of that judge or magistrate in cases referred to the program.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	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
	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 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 302	87-1 (2021)	Author: Morales, Eddie	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Maverick County.		Filed	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice | MAGISTRATES | MAVERICK COUNTY
	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
	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
	HB 117	87-2 (2021)	Author: Morales, Eddie	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Maverick County.		Filed	| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | MAVERICK COUNTY
	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
	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
	HB 93	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	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 598	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four | et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of funds appropriated for the continuing legal education of certain appointed masters, magistrates, referees, and associate judges.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | MASTERS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
	HB 600	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
	HB 601	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four | et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19	| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
	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 919	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.	House: Business & Industry	Considered in Calendars	| Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
	HB 929	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Vetoed by the Governor	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Military & Veterans
	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 1572	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.	Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Reported favorably as substituted	| Courts--Judges | Family--Marriage Relationship | MAGISTRATES | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
	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 1909	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of magistrates appointed by the El Paso Council of Judges.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Received from the House	| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	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 2120	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.	Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BAILIFFS | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | LUBBOCK, CITY OF | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | POTTER COUNTY | PUBLIC NOTICE | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY
	HB 2260	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy | et. al.	Relating to the authority of a magistrate or justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
	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 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 3191	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	| County Government--General | Courts--General | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
	HB 3637	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
	HB 4303	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Kerr County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule	| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | KERR COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 4664	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Collin County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| COLLIN COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	HB 4715	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Kerr County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | KERR COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 4735	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Fort Bend County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| Courts--Judges | FORT BEND COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 432	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
	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 891	86-0 (2019)	Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.	Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date	| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, TEXAS | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | POTTER COUNTY | REEVES COUNTY | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | VICTORIA COUNTY
	SB 1935	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the creation of magistrates for Hidalgo County.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| Courts--County & Statutory | HIDALGO COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 2191	86-0 (2019)	Author: Whitmire, John Sponsor: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the confinement of a defendant pending trial and detention or placement of a juvenile offender.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report sent to Calendars	| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Trial | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
	SB 2254	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to creation of magistrates in Fort Bend County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | FORT BEND COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 2390	86-0 (2019)	Author: Powell, Beverly Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
	HB 12	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four | et. al.	Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | PSYCHOLOGISTS | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
	HB 244	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Considered in Calendars	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Military & Veterans
	HB 567	85-0 (2017)	Author: White, James | et. al.	Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 571	85-0 (2017)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis	Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	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 669	85-0 (2017)	Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	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 774	85-0 (2017)	Author: Johnson, Eric	Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 813	85-0 (2017)	Author: Johnson, Jarvis	Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 1575	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.	Relating to venue for the disposition of stolen property.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	| Crimes--Against Property | MAGISTRATES
	HB 1904	85-0 (2017)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Sponsor: Burton, Konni	Relating to the powers and compensation of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | Salaries & Expenses | TARRANT COUNTY
	HB 1914	85-0 (2017)	Author: Cain, Briscoe	Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | TRESPASS | Weapons
	HB 2458	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to the authority of a magistrate to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
	HB 3001	85-0 (2017)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
	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 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 3881	85-0 (2017)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| Courts--Administration | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL | WITNESSES
	HB 4130	85-0 (2017)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
	HB 4180	85-0 (2017)	Author: Coleman, Garnet Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the creation, operations, functions, and regulatory authority of certain governmental entities and officials; changes in certain judicial procedures; imposing civil penalties.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Senate Amendments Analysis distributed	| BOWIE COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | MAGISTRATES | POPULATION GROWTH IN TEXAS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY | Property Interests--Personal Property | RABIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
	SB 265	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	SB 271	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.	Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized	| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	SB 291	85-0 (2017)	Author: Whitmire, John Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment for certain witnesses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/17	| Courts--Administration | Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL | WITNESSES
	SB 631	85-0 (2017)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to venue for the disposition of stolen property.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/17	| Crimes--Against Property | MAGISTRATES
	SB 823	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.	Relating to the powers and compensation of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | Salaries & Expenses | TARRANT COUNTY
	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 1725	85-0 (2017)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Military & Veterans
	HB 326	84-0 (2015)	Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Sponsor: Hall, Bob	Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	| Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
	HB 559	84-0 (2015)	Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	HB 1076	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the authority of a magistrate to prohibit certain communications in an order for emergency protection; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 1115	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor defendants before a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 1166	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.	Relating to sworn statements and other documentation provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Referred to Administration	| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	HB 1660	84-0 (2015)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Family--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 2180	84-0 (2015)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Galveston County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | GALVESTON COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2525	84-0 (2015)	Author: Coleman, Garnet Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
	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 2768	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| ATASCOSA COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | CORYELL COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | ECTOR COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3338	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants arrested for, charged with, or taking appeal from a conviction of an assault punishable by fine only.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3728	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farias, Joe	Relating to the administration of veterans court program proceedings before a magistrate.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs	| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | Military & Veterans
	SB 112	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the authority of a magistrate to prohibit certain communications in an order for emergency protection; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	SB 268	84-0 (2015)	Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	SB 715	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hall, Bob Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to sworn statements and other documentation provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report sent to Calendars	| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	SB 737	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Moody, Joe	Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	SB 867	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Galveston County.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | GALVESTON COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 873	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: 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 1139	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.	Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government, the composition of certain juvenile boards, and the increase of certain filing fees.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date	| ARANSAS COUNTY | ATASCOSA COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | CORYELL COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | ECTOR COUNTY | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO, CITY OF | FORT BEND COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | HILL COUNTY | KENDALL COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | NOLAN COUNTY | TARRANT COUNTY
	SB 1517	84-0 (2015)	Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1961	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Hidalgo County.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | HIDALGO COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	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 570	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to issuance of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 823	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | MAGISTRATES
	HB 1275	83-0 (2013)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to certain fees associated with the installation and monitoring of an ethyl alcohol testing device as a condition of bond.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | MAGISTRATES
	HB 1438	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the duration of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 2419	83-0 (2013)	Author: Elkins, Gary Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to a pilot program authorizing an administrative district judge to appoint special magistrates to assist in hearing ad valorem tax protests.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Left pending in subcommittee	| Courts--District | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
	HB 3863	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Guadalupe County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | GUADALUPE COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 361	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal	| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | MAGISTRATES
	SB 687	83-0 (2013)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to certain fees associated with the installation and monitoring of an ethyl alcohol testing device as a condition of bond.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | MAGISTRATES
	SB 876	83-0 (2013)	Author: Patrick, Dan Sponsor: 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 1317	83-0 (2013)	Author: Whitmire, John Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to persons authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/13	| Courts--Judges | Family--Marriage Relationship | MAGISTRATES | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
	SB 1522	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Herrero, Abel	Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on General State Calendar	| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
	HB 734	82-0 (2011)	Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.	House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11	| Courts--County & Statutory | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
	HB 976	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al. Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the issuance of a warrant or summons by a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MAGISTRATES
	HB 994	82-0 (2011)	Author: Castro, Joaquin Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	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 1252	82-0 (2011)	Author: Smith, Todd	Relating to the powers and duties of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	HB 1507	82-0 (2011)	Author: Christian, Wayne	Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants in certain counties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	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 1829	82-0 (2011)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to an application for emergency detention and to the transfer to a mental hospital of a person admitted for emergency detention.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/11	| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Hospitals | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
	HB 2132	82-0 (2011)	Author: Reynolds, Ron Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
	HB 2735	82-0 (2011)	Author: Madden, Jerry Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/11	| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
	HB 2935	82-0 (2011)	Author: Castro, Joaquin Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the appointment of a court reporter by a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--Reporters | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3034	82-0 (2011)	Author: McClendon, Ruth	Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	HB 3242	82-0 (2011)	Author: Woolley, Beverly	Relating to procedures for the disposition of certain weapons seized by a law enforcement agency.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Weapons
	HB 3443	82-0 (2011)	Author: Jackson, Jim	Relating to the judicial immunity and powers of certain magistrates.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3844	82-0 (2011)	Author: Aycock, Jimmie Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Burnet County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| BURNET COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3856	82-0 (2011)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Travis County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | TRAVIS COUNTY
	SB 255	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
	SB 483	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Smith, Todd	Relating to the powers and duties of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	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 1131	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
	SB 1242	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Jackson, Jim	Relating to the judicial immunity and powers of certain magistrates.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1358	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to electronically transmitting a warrant for emergency detention.	House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Public Health	| Courts--Judges | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
	SB 1530	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	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	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1844	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to specifying the precinct in a notice to appear before a magistrate issued to a person arrested for a traffic violation.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	| Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
	SB 1850	82-0 (2011)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to appeals regarding cruelly treated animals.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Municipal | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	SB 1893	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the appointment of a court reporter by criminal law magistrates, civil law associate judges, and juvenile law masters in Bexar County.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1894	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 430	81-0 (2009)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	HB 659	81-0 (2009)	Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.	Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| Courts--County & Statutory | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
	HB 796	81-0 (2009)	Author: Smith, Todd Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the disposition of property alleged to have been illegally acquired and to the use of the photographic evidence of that property in a criminal action.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	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 1354	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vaught, Allen	Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
	HB 1663	81-0 (2009)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
	HB 1722	81-0 (2009)	Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al. Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 1750	81-0 (2009)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Brazoria County.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	| BRAZORIA COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3407	81-0 (2009)	Author: Miller, Doug	Relating to at-large filing for a misdemeanor offense and the appearance of the accused person before a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Subcommittee members named	| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3581	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to the right of a foreign national to contact a foreign consular official.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Subcommittee members named	| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3886	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vaught, Allen	Relating to the release of an affidavit presented to a magistrate in support of the issuance of an arrest warrant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3907	81-0 (2009)	Author: Madden, Jerry Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants and to the release of those defendants from certain facilities.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Senate appoints conferees-reported	| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PHYSICIANS | SHERIFFS
	HB 3976	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections	| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
	HB 4750	81-0 (2009)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the appointment of magistrates in the White Settlement municipal courts.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--Municipal | MAGISTRATES
	SB 125	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the right of a foreign national to contact a foreign consular official.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Aliens | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MAGISTRATES
	SB 407	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence Sponsor: Jackson, Jim	Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | MAGISTRATES | Minors--General
	SB 743	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DNA | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	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 922	81-0 (2009)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the powers and duties of certain magistrates.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1069	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	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, John Sponsor: 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 1607	81-0 (2009)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
	SB 1902	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES
	HB 377	80-0 (2007)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | MCLENNAN COUNTY
	HB 1346	80-0 (2007)	Author: Latham, Thomas Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to continuing education for truancy magistrates in certain counties.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07	| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
	HB 1907	80-0 (2007)	Author: Peña, Aaron	Relating to the issuance or violation of an order for emergency protection on the basis of the offense of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
	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 2109	80-0 (2007)	Author: Puente, Robert	Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County and proceedings before those magistrates.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| BEXAR COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2391	80-0 (2007)	Author: Madden, Jerry Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/07	| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 3059	80-0 (2007)	Author: Peña, Aaron	Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)	| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 3131	80-0 (2007)	Author: Cook, Robert Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/07	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	HB 3402	80-0 (2007)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | MCLENNAN COUNTY
	HB 3761	80-0 (2007)	Author: Phillips, Larry	Relating to suspension or denial of a driver's license or permit for failure to comply with terms of appearance, a judgment, or a summons.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
	HB 4039	80-0 (2007)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | MCLENNAN COUNTY
	HB 4107	80-0 (2007)	Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/07	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | NUECES COUNTY
	SB 584	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Peña, Aaron	Relating to the issuance or violation of an order for emergency protection on the basis of the offense of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
	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 867	80-0 (2007)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Peña, Aaron | et. al.	Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/07	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
	SB 1297	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Puente, Robert	Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Senate refuses to concur-reported	| BEXAR COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1596	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the continuing jurisdiction of a magistrate who sets bail in a criminal case.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
	SB 2025	80-0 (2007)	Author: Averitt, Kip Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | MCLENNAN COUNTY
	SB 2028	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Committee report printed and distributed	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | NUECES COUNTY
	HB 705	79-0 (2005)	Author: Castro, Joaquin Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the disposition of seized weapons.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/05	| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Weapons
	HB 1220	79-0 (2005)	Author: Talton, Robert	Relating to the appointment of mental health masters.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	| Courts--General | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
	HB 1394	79-0 (2005)	Author: Zedler, Bill Sponsor: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the appointment of magistrates to serve the municipal court of record in Kennedale.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | KENNEDALE, CITY OF | MAGISTRATES
	HB 1895	79-0 (2005)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the authority of an associate judge appointed by a court with family law jurisdiction.	House: Judiciary	Left pending in committee	| Courts--Judges | Family--General | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2219	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hunter, Bob	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Nolan County.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary	| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | NOLAN COUNTY
	HB 2292	79-0 (2005)	Author: Cook, Robert	Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 2293	79-0 (2005)	Author: Cook, Robert	Relating to the disposition of seized weapons.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MAGISTRATES | Weapons
	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 3040	79-0 (2005)	Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.	Relating to a magistrate's order for an emergency protective order for sexual assaults.	House: Law Enforcement	Left pending in committee	| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 3130	79-0 (2005)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to certain procedures for the handling of criminal cases in justice or municipal court.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	| ARREST WARRANTS | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3481	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hope, Ruben Sponsor: Staples, Todd	Relating to the appointment of magistrates in the district courts and statutory county courts in Montgomery County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05	| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY
	HB 3541	79-0 (2005)	Author: Cook, Robert Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the powers and duties of magistrates in Brazos County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05	| BRAZOS COUNTY | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	SB 336	79-0 (2005)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the referral of criminal cases to certain magistrates.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | VIDEOCONFERENCING
	SB 552	79-0 (2005)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Nolan County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | NOLAN COUNTY
	SB 584	79-0 (2005)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the appointment in Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties of associate judges in the district court and of criminal law magistrates in the drug courts.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to s/c by chair	| BLANCO COUNTY | BURNET COUNTY | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | DRUG COURTS | LLANO COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | SAN SABA COUNTY
	SB 603	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.	Relating to an education and training program on handling the arrest of a foreign national.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Law Enforcement	| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MAGISTRATES | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
	SB 1308	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the right of an accused to be informed of their rights in a language they can understand.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	| CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1597	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Puente, Robert	Relating to the appointment of county court magistrates in Bexar County.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 34	79-1 (2005)	Author: Brown, Betty	Relating to the appointment of a magistrate in the district courts in Henderson County.	House: Judiciary	Committee report sent to Calendars	| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | HENDERSON COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 27	79-2 (2005)	Author: Brown, Betty	Relating to the appointment of a magistrate in the district courts in Henderson County.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary	| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | HENDERSON COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 13	78-0 (2003)	Author: Keel, Terry Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03	| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | Open Records
	HB 297	78-0 (2003)	Author: Goodman, Toby Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the duration and effect of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 559	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brown, Betty Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the disposition of certain contraband.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Morals | MAGISTRATES
	HB 935	78-0 (2003)	Author: Casteel, Carter Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Comal County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| COMAL COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 984	78-0 (2003)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin	Relating to the issuance of warrants for the seizure of cruelly treated animals.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	| Animals | MAGISTRATES
	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 1663	78-0 (2003)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the disposition of seized weapons.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Weapons
	HB 1835	78-0 (2003)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the issuance of citations to and the arrest of persons for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement	| ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
	HB 2087	78-0 (2003)	Author: Goodman, Toby	Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	No action taken in committee	| Courts--County & Statutory | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | MAGISTRATES | Minors--General
	HB 2118	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to the appointment and duties of magistrates for certain courts of Brazos County.		Filed	| BRAZOS COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2401	78-0 (2003)	Author: Stick, Jack | et. al.	Relating to the criminal law magistrates in Travis County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | TRAVIS COUNTY
	HB 2748	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to the magistrates in Brazos County.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs	| BRAZOS COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2795	78-0 (2003)	Author: Riddle, Debbie Sponsor: 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
	SB 358	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapiro, Florence Sponsor: Goodman, Toby	Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03	| Courts--County & Statutory | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | MAGISTRATES | Minors--General
	SB 379	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
	SB 629	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the creation of magistrates in Comal County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Judicial Affairs	| COMAL COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	SB 922	78-0 (2003)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Goodman, Toby	Relating to the appointments and duties of Tarrant County criminal magistrates.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	SB 1465	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lindsay, Jon Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy	Relating to the establishment of criminal law magistrates in Harris County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | DRUG COURTS | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1528	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	| Animals | MAGISTRATES | Safety
	SB 1597	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.	Relating to policies by law enforcement agencies regarding the arrest of persons for certain offenses.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Vetoed by the Governor	| Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
	SB 1794	78-0 (2003)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Sponsor: Stick, Jack	Relating to the criminal law magistrates in Travis County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | TRAVIS COUNTY
	HB 1999	77-0 (2001)	Author: Cook, Robert Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the authority of a magistrate in certain counties to issue a search warrant for certain property or items.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	HB 2184	77-0 (2001)	Author: Smith, Todd Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the disposition of certain weapons seized as evidence in a criminal case.	House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/01	| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Weapons
	HB 2534	77-0 (2001)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to the appointment and duties of magistrates for certain courts of Brazos County.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs	| BRAZOS COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3000	77-0 (2001)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to the authority of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County to rule on an issue of law or fact.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/01	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1169	77-0 (2001)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to the authority of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County to rule on an issue of law or fact.	Senate: Criminal Justice	No action taken in committee	| BEXAR COUNTY | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1434	77-0 (2001)	Author: Ogden, Steve Sponsor: Brown, Fred	Relating to the appointment and duties of magistrates for certain courts of Brazos County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| BRAZOS COUNTY | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1767	77-0 (2001)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Tillery, Dale	Relating to the issuance of a protective custody order by a magistrate.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	SB 1807	77-0 (2001)	Author: Ogden, Steve Sponsor: 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 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 1562	76-0 (1999)	Author: Reyna, Elvira Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to matters that may be referred to a criminal law magistrate in Dallas County.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/99	| Courts--Personnel | DALLAS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
	HB 2876	76-0 (1999)	Author: Puente, Robert	Relating to the referral of cases to certain magistrates.	House: Judicial Affairs	Withdrawn from schedule	| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3795	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Relating to authorizing the appointment of magistrates to serve the municipal courts of record in Crowley.	House: Judicial Affairs	Left pending in committee	| Courts--Municipal | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3810	76-0 (1999)	Author: Truitt, Vicki	Relating to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	SB 760	76-0 (1999)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Isett, Carl	Relating to magistrates in Lubbock County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | LUBBOCK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | Salaries & Expenses
	SB 952	76-0 (1999)	Author: Luna, Gregory Sponsor: Puente, Robert	Relating to the referral of cases to certain magistrates.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	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 1187	76-0 (1999)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Gallego, Pete	Relating to judicial and court personnel training.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES
	HB 3588	75-0 (1997)	Author: Lewis, Glenn Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	SB 611	75-0 (1997)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Garcia, Domingo	Relating to criminal law magistrates in Dallas County.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately	| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DALLAS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 82	74-0 (1995)	Author: Munoz, Sergio | et. al.	Relating to commissioning certain magistrates as peace officers.	House: Public Safety	No action taken in subcommittee	| Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2715	72-0 (1991)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates for the district courts of Travis County.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	| Courts--District | MAGISTRATES
	SB 883	72-0 (1991)	Author: Montford, John Sponsor: 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 885	72-0 (1991)	Author: Montford, John Sponsor: Jones, Delwin	Relating to the admissibility of the statement of a child.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91	| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Minors
	SB 1314	72-0 (1991)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to criminal law magistrates for the district courts of Travis County; providing penalties.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91	| Courts--District | MAGISTRATES | TRAVIS COUNTY
	HB 1046	71-0 (1989)	Author: Jones, Delwin	Relating to criminal law magistrates in Lubbock County.	House: County Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	| Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | LUBBOCK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 1938	71-0 (1989)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to use of mechanical or electronic recordings of proceedings before a master or magistrate.	House: Judicial Affairs	Laid on table subj. to call in comm.	| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Reporters | MAGISTRATES | MASTERS
	HB 3075	71-0 (1989)	Author: Johnson, Sam	Relating to magistrates for the district courts in Collin County.	House: County Affairs	Referred to County Affairs	| COLLIN COUNTY | Courts--District | MAGISTRATES
	SB 38	71-0 (1989)	Author: Glasgow, Bob Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the inclusion of Tarrant County District Court magistrates in the listings of magistrates and of courts with criminal jurisdiction.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	SB 577	71-0 (1989)	Author: Montford, John Sponsor: Jones, Delwin	Relating to criminal law magistrates in Lubbock County; providing for penalties.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective in 90 days-8/28/89	| Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | LUBBOCK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 996	71-0 (1989)	Author: Krier, Cynthia	Relating to authorizing certain federal judges and magistrates to carry weapons.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Laid on table subj. to call in comm.	| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Weapons
	HB 249	70-0 (1987)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob	Relating to the manner in which a defendant is taken before a magistrate in order to be informed of his rights.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective in 90 days-8/31/87	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	HB 292	70-0 (1987)	Author: Oakley, Keith	Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Comm. laid on table subj. to call	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS
	HB 442	70-0 (1987)	Author: Thompson, Garfield Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh	Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective in 90 days-8/31/87	| Courts--District | MAGISTRATES
	HB 771	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hill, Patricia Sponsor: McFarland, Bob	Relating to criminal law magistrates in Dallas County accepting misdemeanor guilty pleas for the county criminal courts.	House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES
	SB 663	70-0 (1987)	Author: Parmer, Hugh	Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Left as pending business in comm.	| Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | TARRANT COUNTY
	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
	HB 109	70-2 (1987)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh	Relating to the confinement of persons who are arrested in a county but are taken before a magistrate in another county.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective in 90 days-10/20/87	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	HB 262	69-0 (1985)	Author: Parker, Jim	Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates to accept plea bargain agreements between the state and a defendant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to subcommittee	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	HB 397	69-0 (1985)	Author: Cain, David	Relating to criminal law magistrates for district courts.	House: Judicial Affairs	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	| Courts--District | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2415	69-0 (1985)	Author: Hudson III, Samuel	Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary	| Family--Marriage Relationship | MAGISTRATES | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
	HJR 30	69-0 (1985)	Author: Cain, David	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to magistrates for district courts.	House: Judicial Affairs	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
	SB 84	69-0 (1985)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar Sponsor: Cain, David	Relating to the appointment, qualifications, compensation, powers and duties, and immunity of criminal law magistrates for district courts in certain criminal proceedings and to certain procedures in such courts; to the use by the courts of the results of the actions by the magistrates; and to an assessment of costs.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	SB 307	69-0 (1985)	Author: Williams, Lindon	Relating to the appointment of magistrates for certain district courts in Harris County.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Laid on the table subject to call	| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SJR 5	69-0 (1985)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar Sponsor: Cain, David	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to magistrates for district courts.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
	HB 2248	68-0 (1983)	Author: Smith, Ashley	Relating to appointment of magistrates for certain district courts.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs	| Courts--District | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 781	68-0 (1983)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar Sponsor: Cain, David	Relating to the magistrates appointed by the judges of the district courts of Dallas County that give preference to criminal cases and by the judges of the criminal district courts of Dallas County.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | DALLAS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1132	68-0 (1983)	Author: Henderson, Don	Relating to appointment of magistrates for certain district courts.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations	| Courts--District | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	HB 707	67-0 (1981)	Author: Florence, Buck Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	| Family--Marriage Relationship | MAGISTRATES | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
	HB 719	67-0 (1981)	Author: Hernandez, Joe	Relating to the authority of certain public officers to carry handguns.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	| Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | Weapons
	HB 737	67-0 (1981)	Author: Bryant, John W.	Relating to magistrates for criminal proceedings in certain district courts.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to subcommittee	| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES
	HB 879	67-0 (1981)	Author: Blanton, Bill Sponsor: 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 1441	67-0 (1981)	Author: Hernandez, Joe	Relating to the mandatory issuance of a written notice to appear in court for a traffic violation.	House: Transportation	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	SB 437	67-0 (1981)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar Sponsor: Lyon, Ted	Relating to the appointment, qualifications, compensation, powers, and duties of magistrates for district courts of Dallas County in certain criminal proceedings and to certain procedures in such courts; the use by the courts of the results of actions by the magistrates; and assessment of costs.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	| Courts--District | DALLAS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
	SB 649	67-0 (1981)	Author: Ogg, Jack	Relating to the authorization of United States magistrates to conduct marriage ceremonies.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken	| Family--Marriage Relationship | MAGISTRATES | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
	HB 1520	66-0 (1979)	Author: Lalor, Lance	Relating to search warrants issued to search for and seize news media work product.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Considered by committee in public hearing	| Communications & Press | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS
	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
	SB 529	66-0 (1979)	Author: Mauzy, Oscar Sponsor: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"	Relating to the duties of a peace officer or magistrate to prevent injury to persons and property and to the definition of "assault" and "aggravated assault".	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES
	HB 665	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hill, Danny	Relating to arrests for traffic offenses.	House: Transportation	Considered by committee in public hearing	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
	HB 905	65-0 (1977)	Author: Bryant, John W. Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill	Relating to the return of stolen property to the rightful owner when no criminal trial is pending.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days	| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	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
	SB 309	65-0 (1977)	Author: Braecklein, Bill Sponsor: Bryant, John W.	Relating to return of stolen property under to the rightful owner or the person who has the superior right to possession when no criminal trial is pending.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Calendars	| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	SB 1133	65-0 (1977)	Author: Clower, Ron	Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
	HB 595	64-0 (1975)	Author: Baker, Andrew Z.	Providing that an accused in a felony case shall have an examining trial before arraignment; relating to the grounds for a motion to set aside an indictment or information.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Considered by committee in public hearing	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	HB 832	64-0 (1975)	Author: Mattox, Jim	Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Tabled	| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES
	HB 2225	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bryant, John W.	Relating to permitting any magistrate to grant an order of protective custody for a proposed mental patient in counties with a population in excess of 1,200,000.	House: Judiciary	Reported from committee favorably without amendments	| MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
	HB 117	63-0 (1973)	Author: McDonald, Sr., T.H.	Authorizing warrants of certain magistrates to extend to every part of the state; amendign Articles 15.06, 15.07, and 15.08, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; and declaring an emergency.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to subcommittee	| ARREST WARRANTS | Courts--Municipal | MAGISTRATES
	SB 315	63-0 (1973)	Author: Clower, Ron	Authorizing warrants of certain magistrates to extend to every part of the state.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Sent to subcommittee	| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
	HB 92	62-0 (1971)	Author: Caldwell, Neil	Relating to determining if a person arrested for a felony is under indictment for another felony offense and was out on bail at the time of the arrest for the subsequent offense.			| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	HB 938	62-0 (1971)	Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al.	Relating to the seizure of obscene materials; providing penalties.			| Crimes--Against Morals | MAGISTRATES | Minors--Crimes Against
	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
	HB 358	60-0 (1967)	Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee | et. al.	Relating to confessions and the duties of magistrates.			| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES
	HB 237	57-0 (1961)	Author: Barlow, James E.	Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure requiring that the magistrate issuing a search warrant endorse thereon the date and hour of issuance.			| Courts--Personnel | MAGISTRATES | SEARCH WARRANTS

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