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TX HB76

TX HB76
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

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.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Local Government Code by adding a new section that prohibits political subdivisions (like cities or counties) from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that collect public donations to post bail bonds for defendants. If a political subdivision violates this prohibition, any taxpayer or resident of that jurisdiction can seek a legal injunction to stop the activity and prevent further spending of public funds. Additionally, if the taxpayer or resident successfully brings such a legal action, they are entitled to recover their reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation. The core intent appears to be preventing local government entities from financially supporting bail fundraising organizations, likely as a measure to control public spending and potentially limit certain bail reform efforts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (54)

John Smithee (R)*,  Daniel Alders (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Greg Bonnen (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  David Cook (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Drew Darby (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  James Frank (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (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),  Brent Money (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Mike Schofield (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),  Trey Wharton (R), 

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 03/18/2025)
(2 Companion Bills)

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