Bill > HJR1

This Joint Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change Texas's bail laws, requiring judges or magistrates to set the least restrictive bail conditions necessary to ensure a defendant's court appearance and community safety, while also allowing for the denial of bail for individuals accused of serious violent or sexual offenses, or continuous human trafficking, if a judge determines by clear and convincing evidence that even bail with conditions would not guarantee their appearance or protect the public. This amendment aims to balance the right to bail with the need for public safety, particularly in cases involving severe alleged crimes, and would be put to a vote of the people on November 2, 2021.