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TX SJR3
TX SJR3Proposing 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
08/07/2021
In Committee
08/20/2021
08/20/2021
Crossed Over
08/09/2021
08/09/2021
Passed
Dead
09/06/2021
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)
David Cook (R)*,
Joan Huffman (R)*,
Kyle Kacal (R)*,
Reggie Smith (R)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Dawn Buckingham (R),
DeWayne Burns (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Chuy Hinojosa (D),
Dan Huberty (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
John Kuempel (R),
Geanie Morrison (R),
Jim Murphy (R),
Jane Nelson (R),
Candy Noble (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 08/31/2021)
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