Bill > HB2932

This bill establishes a nine-member commission to comprehensively review Texas state laws that impose restrictions on individuals with felony convictions, specifically examining limitations on voting rights, jury service, and occupational licensing. The commission will be composed of appointees from various state leaders, including the governor, lieutenant governor, house speaker, Supreme Court chief justice, and Court of Criminal Appeals presiding judge, with a requirement to ensure diverse representation from legal, judicial, business, and governmental backgrounds. Members will serve without compensation and will be tasked with evaluating these restrictive laws and developing recommendations for repealing or amending statutes that are deemed overly restrictive or not serving the interests of justice. The commission is required to submit a detailed report of its findings and specific recommendations to key state leadership by November 1, 2026. The commission will be automatically abolished on December 31, 2026, making it a time-limited investigative body aimed at reassessing the legal framework surrounding the rights of individuals with felony convictions. The bill will take effect either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if immediate passage is not achieved.

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