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TX HB2085

TX HB2085
Relating to the deadline for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to take custody of certain persons confined in a county jail.


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Introduced
01/24/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the deadline for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to take custody of certain persons confined in a county jail.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the deadline for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to take custody of individuals who have been convicted of a felony and sentenced to death or imprisonment. Currently, the TDCJ must take custody within 45 days of receiving certified sentencing documents, but this bill changes the deadline to the first day following the certification of those documents. This change means the TDCJ will be required to take custody more quickly after sentencing paperwork is processed. The bill will apply only to person confinements occurring on or after its effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. By shortening the transfer timeline, the bill aims to reduce the time individuals spend in county jails after being sentenced, potentially helping counties manage their jail populations more efficiently and potentially reducing county detention costs.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Corrections (on 03/14/2025)

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