TX HJR96 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 22 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-03-15 - Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 22 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-03-15 - Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
Title
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-15 | House | Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
| 2021-03-15 | House | Read first time |
| 2021-02-22 | House | Filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB2077 (Enabled by) 2021-04-06 - Left pending in committee
Subjects
CRIME VICTIMS
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
Resolutions
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
Resolutions
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Texas State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR96 |
| Text | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00096I.htm |
