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HB 748, 82nd R.S.
Relating to a criminal defendant's incompetency to stand trial, to certain related time credits, and to the maximum period allowed for restoration of the defendant to competency.

Last action: Effective on 9/1/11

Author: Jose Menendez
Joint Author: Will Hartnett
Sponsor: Leticia Van de Putte

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2011, 82nd R.S.,ch. 718, General and Special Laws of Texas

Signed legislation

Companion:

SB 1439 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Research Organization)
Engrossed (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Criminal Procedure--General
Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
Criminal Procedure--Trial
GOOD CONDUCT TIME
Mental Health & Mental Retardation
MENTAL INCOMPETENCY

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence (Pete Gallego, Jose Aliseda, Cindy Burkett, Stefani Carter, Wayne Christian, Yvonne Davis, Will Hartnett, Eddie Rodriguez, Bill Zedler)
Minutes: March 29 2011 | April 14 2011
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice (John Whitmire, John Carona, Rodney Ellis, Glenn Hegar, Juan Hinojosa, Joan Huffman, Dan Patrick)
Minutes: May 20 2011

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