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TX SB6Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
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Introduced
08/07/2021
08/07/2021
In Committee
08/23/2021
08/23/2021
Crossed Over
08/09/2021
08/09/2021
Passed
08/31/2021
08/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/17/2021
09/17/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Bill Summary
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform the rules and procedures related to bail in Texas. Key provisions include:
- Establishing a public safety report system to provide information to magistrates on defendants' criminal histories and eligibility for personal bond when setting bail.
- Requiring magistrates to consider specific factors, including the defendant's criminal history and risk to public safety, when setting bail.
- Restricting the ability of certain magistrates to set bail for defendants charged with felonies or misdemeanors punishable by confinement.
- Requiring mandatory training for magistrates on their duties related to setting bail.
- Imposing new reporting requirements on charitable bail organizations and courts regarding bail decisions.
- Amending rules around the refunding of cash bail bonds and the deduction of administrative fees.
- Expanding the information included in the computerized criminal history system.
The bill also includes various effective date provisions and transitional requirements for implementing the new systems and procedures.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (73)
David Cook (R)*,
Sam Harless (R)*,
Joan Huffman (R)*,
Kyle Kacal (R)*,
Reggie Smith (R)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Brian Birdwell (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Dawn Buckingham (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
DeWayne Burns (R),
Angie Button (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Charlie Geren (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Chuy Hinojosa (D),
Justin Holland (R),
Dan Huberty (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Lacey Hull (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Phil King (R),
Stephanie Klick (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Matt Krause (R),
John Kuempel (R),
Lyle Larson (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Ben Leman (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Morgan Meyer (R),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Geanie Morrison (R),
Jim Murphy (R),
Jane Nelson (R),
Robert Nichols (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Chris Paddie (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Charles Perry (R),
Four Price (R),
John Raney (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Scott Sanford (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Hugh Shine (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
David Spiller (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Phil Stephenson (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Larry Taylor (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
James White (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
See remarks for effective date (on 09/17/2021)
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