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TX HJR135
TX HJR135Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
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Introduced
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would allow the state legislature to pass laws enabling a court to grant a "commutation of punishment" to certain individuals who are currently serving prison sentences. A commutation of punishment essentially means reducing a sentence, such as shortening the time someone has to serve in prison. This change would require voter approval in an election held on November 2, 2021, where citizens would vote on whether to approve this new constitutional authority.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 05/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR135 | 03/10/2021 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HJ00135I.htm | 05/03/2021 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00135I.htm | 03/10/2021 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HJ00135I.pdf | 03/10/2021 |
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