Bill > HB2837

This bill repeals several existing articles and sections of Texas law related to immigration status verification, including provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure, Government Code, Local Government Code, and Penal Code. Specifically, the bill modifies Article 17.16(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which pertains to how a surety (a party responsible for a defendant's bail) can be relieved of their undertaking. The modification removes some specific language about the accused's custody status, simplifying the conditions under which a surety can surrender their obligation by turning the accused over to the sheriff or providing an affidavit stating the accused is in federal, state, or county custody. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. The overall purpose appears to be streamlining legal procedures related to immigration status verification and bail processes, though the specific rationale is not explicitly stated in the text.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2837