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TX SB40

TX SB40
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief.


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2025
Passed
06/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/16/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits political subdivisions in Texas from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that accept public donations to post bail bonds for defendants. Specifically, the legislation prevents local governments from financially supporting bail funds that help individuals secure release from jail before trial. If a political subdivision attempts to use public money in this manner, the bill allows any taxpayer or resident of that jurisdiction to seek a court injunction to stop the activity and prevent further expenditures. Additionally, if a plaintiff successfully brings such an action, they would be entitled to recover their reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. The purpose of the bill appears to be limiting local government involvement in bail payment assistance programs. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing time for political subdivisions to adjust their practices to comply with the new restriction.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (72)

Joan Huffman (R)* John Smithee (R)* Daniel Alders (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Paul Bettencourt (R),  Brian Birdwell (R),  Greg Bonnen (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Donna Campbell (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  David Cook (R),  Brandon Creighton (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Drew Darby (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  Pete Flores (R),  James Frank (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Brent Hagenbuch (R),  Bob Hall (R),  Kelly Hancock (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Chuy Hinojosa (D),  Janis Holt (R),  Bryan Hughes (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Phil King (R),  Lois Kolkhorst (R),  Stan Lambert (R),  Mitch Little (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Mayes Middleton (R),  Brent Money (R),  Robert Nichols (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Tan Parker (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Angela Paxton (R),  Charles Perry (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Mike Schofield (R),  Charles Schwertner (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  David Spiller (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Royce West (D),  Trey Wharton (R), 

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/16/2025)

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