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TX SJR3

TX SJR3
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.


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Introduced
08/07/2021
In Committee
08/20/2021
Crossed Over
08/09/2021
Passed
Dead
09/06/2021

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
87th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Bill Summary

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.

AI Summary

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 authorizing the denial of bail for individuals accused of certain serious crimes, specifically felony sexual offenses, violent offenses, or continuous human trafficking, if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that bail is insufficient to guarantee their appearance or the safety of the community, law enforcement, or victims.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Co-author authorized (on 08/31/2021)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=SJR3 08/08/2021
House Amendment (H 3) 1-Kacal https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/amendments/html/SJ00003H31.HTM 09/01/2021
House Amendment (H 2) 2-Dominguez https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/amendments/html/SJ00003H22.HTM 08/29/2021
House Amendment (H 2) 1-Johnson, Ann https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/amendments/html/SJ00003H21.HTM 08/29/2021
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/html/SJ00003H.htm 08/24/2021
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/pdf/SJ00003H.pdf 08/24/2021
Analysis (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/analysis/html/SJ00003H.htm 08/24/2021
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/fiscalnotes/html/SJ00003E.htm 08/20/2021
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/html/SJ00003E.htm 08/10/2021
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/pdf/SJ00003E.pdf 08/10/2021
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/html/SJ00003S.htm 08/08/2021
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/pdf/SJ00003S.pdf 08/08/2021
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/html/SJ00003I.htm 08/08/2021
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/billtext/pdf/SJ00003I.pdf 08/08/2021
Analysis (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/analysis/html/SJ00003I.htm 08/08/2021
Fiscal Note (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/fiscalnotes/html/SJ00003I.htm 08/08/2021
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