TX HJR5 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on August 6 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-08-23 - Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
Pending: House Constitutional Rights & Remedies Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

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.

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Title

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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-08-23HouseReferred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
2021-08-23HouseRead first time
2021-08-06HouseFiled

Same As/Similar To

HB52 (Enabled by) 2021-08-23 - Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies

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