HB 217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|FORENSIC TESTING|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the consequences of receiving a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision and successfully completing the period of supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3601 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HJR 156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment for a person who has served not less than 10 years of the term.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS COMMITTEE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|FORENSIC TESTING|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1029 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the duties of the court regarding a plea bargain agreement that requires a defendant to pay costs associated with court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Administration|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded under the grant program to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|FORENSIC TESTING|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain ongoing duties of an attorney representing the state that relate to exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE
SB 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unit pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
BEXAR COUNTY|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS COMMITTEE|CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Lawyers|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 2007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Weapons
SB 2292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to violations of certain conditions of parole; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 117 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses; authorizing the imposition of costs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 183 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
HB 1676 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the capital appellate defense committee and the office of capital appellate defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
CAPITAL APPELLATE DEFENDER, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the creation of grant programs to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
SB 1185 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Business & Industry
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 257 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
HB 48 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2299 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain laws concerning community supervision granted in criminal cases, including conforming amendments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Statutory Revision
HB 2435 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|FORENSIC TESTING
HB 2438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|FORENSIC TESTING
HB 2525 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers|MAGISTRATES
HB 3181 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PROSTITUTION
SB 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a commission to examine and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 128 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 487 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE
SB 1070 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1096 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain laws concerning community supervision granted in criminal cases, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Statutory Revision
SB 1517 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers|MAGISTRATES
HB 166 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 321 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 577 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 967 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
BURGLARY|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1625 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DISCRIMINATION|EVIDENCE|Human Relations
SB 89 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 344 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 727 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
BURGLARY|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 990 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HARRIS COUNTY|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1270 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DISCRIMINATION|EVIDENCE|Human Relations
HB 59 83-1 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent the wrongful convictions of indigent defendants and to identify other related errors and defects in the criminal process.
Filed
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 115 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Motion to reconsider spread on the Journal
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 220 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS|Science & Technology
HB 463 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to information included in the judgment in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 542 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|DISCRIMINATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the release of certain criminal history record information subject to an order of nondisclosure.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 688 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DNA|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FORENSIC TESTING|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1646 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Courts--General|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1726 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system and to an offense involving the release of a DNA sample to an unauthorized recipient.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1985 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of criminal and civil court costs, fees, and fines by a municipality or county and to notice to the Department of Public Safety regarding payment of an administrative fee by certain persons denied renewal of a driver's license.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2124 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of a defendant who was acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2159 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2385 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|Electronic Information Systems|MISSING PERSONS|Science & Technology|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
SB 122 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|FORENSIC TESTING
SB 317 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS|Science & Technology
SB 880 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the operation of pretrial intervention and certain other programs by a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1078 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--General|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1359 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|FORENSIC TESTING|Science & Technology|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
SB 1548 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system and to an offense involving the release of a DNA sample to an unauthorized recipient.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 190 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the period of registration for certain persons who are or will be required to register as a sex offender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Aliens|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 498 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to assist with a study regarding the prevention of wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TIMOTHY COLE INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 572 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to the imposition by a county or municipality of fees related to certain collection services.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 608 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
COUNSELING & THERAPY|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Juvenile Boards & Officers
HB 788 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 940 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 954 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1150 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2002 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a right of a close relative to seek expunction of arrest records and files on behalf of a deceased person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 2158 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the imposition of a cost on conviction to pay expenses related to DNA collection or analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2973 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3351 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on scientific evidence establishing the innocence of a criminal defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS|Science & Technology
HB 3874 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the analysis of physical evidence in a criminal case, to the accreditation of crime laboratories in this state, and to audits of and standards for the analyses performed by those laboratories.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
AUDITS & AUDITORS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|FORENSIC TESTING|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4386 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Juvenile Justice|YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 115 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 168 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 411 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a restitution lien for the state to secure fines or costs in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 566 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to information included in the judgment in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 727 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Juvenile Justice|YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 938 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a central database containing information about certain violent offenders who are members of a criminal street gang.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Electronic Information Systems|GANGS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1066 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
COUNSELING & THERAPY|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Juvenile Boards & Officers
SB 1608 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1864 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA
SB 1976 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS|Science & Technology
SB 2337 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on scientific evidence establishing the innocence of a criminal defendant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS|Science & Technology
SB 2359 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Minors--Crimes Against|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 181 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the scope of a county program to improve the collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 257 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to enter into certain debt collection contracts and to charge collection fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 337 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the consequences of a defendant's violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 409 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to requiring certain inmates to receive a high school equivalency certificate before their release or as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
HB 558 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
CHILD SAFETY ZONES|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Minors--Crimes Against|PUBLIC NOTICE|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 587 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the recording and availability of certain court documents.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Property Interests--General
HB 765 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 803 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 925 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the transfer of certain convicted felons from county jail to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to their ineligibility for bail pending appeal.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1193 80-0 (2007)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to the imposition by a county or municipality of fees related to certain collection services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1195 80-0 (2007)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to the imposition by a municipality of fees related to certain collection services.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1303 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements applicable to orders of expunction or nondisclosure of criminal history records and to the protection of information that is the subject of one of those orders; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 1509 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to judicial discretion with respect to presentence evaluations concerning certain sex offenders and to conditions of community supervision based on those evaluations.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1514 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to presentence or postsentence investigations or reports and to certain conditions of community supervision based on those investigations or reports.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1545 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to competency to be executed in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 1687 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the information that must be included on the face of an appeal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1801 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the date by which a prosecuting attorney may appeal certain orders, rulings, or sentences in a criminal case and to the posting of notice for a criminal court docket.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1988 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2574 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to an order of expunction or similar order with respect to certain arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 2795 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3053 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to enter into certain debt collection contracts and to charge certain collection fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
City Government--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DEBT
HB 3060 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to issuance by a court of a capias, a capias pro fine, or an arrest warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3295 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the DNA samples taken from certain offenders.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|Law Enforcement
HB 3469 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to notice regarding the availability of deferred disposition for a Class C misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3996 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 94 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CHILD SAFETY ZONES|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Minors--Crimes Against|PUBLIC NOTICE|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 167 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the administrative procedure for compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 263 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 498 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to competency to be executed in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 499 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to postconviction forensic testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA
SB 732 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 784 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the notice provided to certain crime victims before the release of certain defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Family--Family Violence|STALKING
SB 998 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a defendant's inability to pay certain expenses during a period of probation provided by a judge in a justice or municipal court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1293 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure of certain criminal history records.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
SB 1294 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SB 1347 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a mandatory DNA record for individuals convicted of certain offenses or adjudicated as having engaged in conduct constituting the commission of certain offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|Minors--Juvenile Justice|YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1386 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to deferred disposition for certain defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1655 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1747 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the date by which a prosecuting attorney may appeal certain orders, rulings, or sentences in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1780 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to property and proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DRUG COURTS|Law Enforcement
SB 1823 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1882 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the costs of conducting a civil commitment proceeding for a sexually violent predator.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CIVIL COMMITMENT|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 48 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to disposal of an exhibit in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE
HB 71 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|WITNESSES
HB 88 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
HB 291 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 338 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain persons to make an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense on the victim before sentencing in certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 433 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 458 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 618 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 1424 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1681 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the imposition of sanctions on an inmate who refuses to cooperate in the taking of a sample or specimen to create a DNA record.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|GOOD CONDUCT TIME
HB 1886 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the imposition of community supervision on a defendant convicted of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1921 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3093 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to petitions and procedures for the expunction or nondisclosure of criminal records and files and to the consequences of orders of nondisclosure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3260 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the penalties for certain gambling offenses and to the forfeiture of certain gambling devices, equipment, and paraphernalia.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|GAMBLING
HB 3265 79-0 (2005)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
Courts--General|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3267 79-0 (2005)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to the transfer of certain convicted felons from county jail to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 36 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the victim's statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
SB 60 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain defendants in capital cases and to the punishment for a capital felony or other felony punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding 99 years.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 87 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the administrative procedure for compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Civil Practices
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 166 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the effect of an expunction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 223 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 279 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 680 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the requirements for post-conviction DNA testing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA
SB 741 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the decertification of a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|INFORMANTS
SB 830 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--General|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 838 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reporting and collection of certain information regarding persons found not guilty of an offense by reason of insanity.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 925 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to competency to be executed in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1033 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers and duties of the Criminal Justice Advisory Council.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 1071 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure with respect to certain criminal history records and to certain law enforcement duties that result from the issuance of an order.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
SB 1200 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to information held by a governmental body regarding forensic evidence used in the trial of a person sentenced to death if the evidence was tested by a forensic laboratory operated by the police department in certain municipalities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|FORENSIC TESTING|Open Records
SB 1237 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the transfer of certain convicted felons from county jail to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1783 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 32 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 144 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to duties imposed on a peace officer after performing a search.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 181 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain criminal history record information related to an individual placed on deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 476 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision that sex offenders not reside in proximity with other sex offenders.
House: Law Enforcement
Considered in Calendars
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Housing--General|MANDATORY SUPERVISION|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 540 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 615 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers
HB 1011 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE|GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 1013 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of adjudication in cases involving certain misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES|MOTORCYCLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1183 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a defendant's right to appeal after a plea bargain and to notice of the appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1431 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for release on appeal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1571 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship of, certain records regarding, and foster care payments for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
CHILD ABUSE|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Family--Child Protection|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1688 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Political Subdivisions|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1713 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief related to community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 1734 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers
HB 2288 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a defendant's right to access to information in the possession of the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 2571 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to fund the operation of drug court programs in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
City Government--General|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DRUG COURTS|Law Enforcement
HB 2704 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to post conviction DNA review in criminal cases; providing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA
HB 3255 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the application of certain post-conviction procedures to inmates in whose trials forensic evidence was admitted after analysis at an unprofessional laboratory.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE
HB 3299 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the expunction of misdemeanor arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 3487 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MANDATORY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 302 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Political Subdivisions|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 393 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MANDATORY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 424 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to assessment of a fee for the collection of delinquent fines and court costs by a county attorney, district attorney, or criminal district attorney.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 432 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 543 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE
SB 600 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the reimbursement of compensation and expenses of certain appointed counsel filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|Lawyers
SB 631 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of adjudication in cases involving certain misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES|MOTORCYCLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 882 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the confidentiality of a victim impact statement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Open Records|RIGHT OF PRIVACY
SB 1015 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding, and to the compensation of, a crime victim.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Open Records|RIGHT OF PRIVACY
SB 1069 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to court ordered payments by persons on community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
SB 1290 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1477 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants receiving deferred adjudication; providing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
SB 1814 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to post conviction DNA review in criminal cases; providing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Meeting cancelled
BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA
SB 1948 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the release on bond of certain applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 19 78-1 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 43 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to certain writs of habeas corpus based solely on a claim of a time-served credit error.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 71 78-1 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|PUBLIC NOTICE|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 86 78-1 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 30 78-1 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|MANDATORY SUPERVISION|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 57 78-1 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--Juries|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 48 78-3 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 26 78-4 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of certain defendants following acquittal by reason of insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 155 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the expunction of arrest records by a person in the business of publishing or disclosing conviction or arrest information and to the creation of an offense prohibiting the use or release of certain arrest information by that person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HB 157 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 260 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to providing the governor with sole discretion to commute punishment in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Governor
HB 261 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the transfer of a defendant from county jail to the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice pending an appeal by the defendant.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the quality of legal representation in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|Lawyers
HB 296 77-0 (2001)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to a premium discount on a motor vehicle insurance policy for completion of a driving safety course taken for the purpose of dismissing a traffic offense.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 312 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 366 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 747 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief related to community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 864 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1238 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the rehabilitation of defendants and inmates confined or imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the reduction of recidivism.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, JohnSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when an indictment or information is dismissed or quashed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HB 1328 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the setting of an execution date in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1352 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 1413 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the testimony of a juror in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial|WITNESSES
HB 1415 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants receiving deferred adjudication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HB 1474 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to establishing procedures for the preservation of evidence containing DNA and postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
HB 1539 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the restoration of the civil rights of certain individuals convicted of offenses allegedly committed in other countries.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1805 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to notice of plea bargains and the dismissal of charges in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 2256 77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the expunction or clarification of certain criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HB 2288 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2305 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HB 2317 77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the right of a defendant to appeal a conviction in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2480 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to an exemption from registration for certain sex offenders.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Law Enforcement|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2524 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to a transcript of a plea or waiver by broadcast by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2929 77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to a restitution lien for the state to secure fines or costs in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3007 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 3061 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the restoration of the civil rights of certain individuals convicted of federal offenses or offenses committed in other states or countries.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3246 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the court of criminal appeals to review certain trial court findings regarding a defendant's competency to be executed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3251 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring a court in a criminal case to enforce duties imposed by the legislature on the defendant, the attorney representing the state, or any other person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3622 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Innocence Commission; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION ACT
HJR 21 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide the governor with sole discretion to commute punishment in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 3 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to establishing procedures for the preservation of evidence containing DNA and postconviction DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement
SB 119 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DNA|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the restoration of the civil rights of certain individuals convicted of offenses allegedly committed in other countries.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 793 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the manner in which the Board of Pardons and Paroles performs duties related to clemency in capital cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 922 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to delivery of copies of expunction orders.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
SB 1035 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preparation of a judgment in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1047 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the expunction or clarification of certain criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
SB 1126 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to expunction for unadjudicated but admitted offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
SB 1570 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
SB 1608 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when an indictment or information is dismissed or quashed.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
SB 1610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the collection of delinquent fines by county attorneys, district attorneys or criminal district attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Lawyers
SB 1665 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
SB 1778 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection of costs in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Lawyers
HB 149 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to fees assessed on the filing of certain applications or petitions for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 251 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a limitation on a juvenile's right to appeal after a plea or stipulation of evidence in juvenile court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 308 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the notice of cancellation of voter registration provided to a person convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 584 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the right to expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 1055 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the forfeiture of motor vehicles used in the commission of certain offenses involving prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Against Morals|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Law Enforcement|PROSTITUTION|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1323 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the sealing of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1516 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 1534 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the eligibility of certain convicted felons for release on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1791 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when an indictment or information is dismissed or quashed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HB 1974 76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to appeals of convictions obtained in justice courts and municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
Courts--County & Statutory|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
HB 2010 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the waiver of a defect in or amendment of a criminal charging instrument.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2211 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to certain information that is exempt from the expunction requirement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
HB 2213 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the automatic expunction of certain arrest records related to an offense the prosecution of which is barred by limitations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 2670 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the appeal of a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2917 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the collection of a time payment fee in certain courts and to the requirement that the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System develop guidelines for spending certain funds.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2918 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the time payment fee collected by certain courts and to a study by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System of alternative funding mechanisms for that fee.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2972 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the eligibility of a defendant convicted of a felony for release on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3139 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the county in which a petition for expunction of certain criminal records and files may be filed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
ARREST WARRANTS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HR 1305 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 840.
Reported enrolled
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 229 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the collection of certain fines, court costs, and restitution in criminal cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 233 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a certification program for criminal court cost and fee collection programs and to the percentage of certain criminal court costs and fees retained by a county or municipality.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 306 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants convicted of felonies for release on bail pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 422 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the sealing of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 840 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the automatic expunction of certain arrest records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Law Enforcement
SB 1564 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the expunction of records concerning certain misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SR 1178 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 840.
Reported enrolled
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 859 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the procedural requirements and grounds for reversing a criminal case on appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1193 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rhodes, Alec | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to free trial transcripts for appeals in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1440 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to free trial transcripts for appeals in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1594 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the contempt of a justice or municipal court by certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors
HB 2027 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the standard applied to review on appeal of a verdict in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2969 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when an indictment or information is dismissed or quashed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION
HB 3582 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures regarding an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 114 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the procedural requirements and grounds for reversing a criminal case on appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 876 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the persons eligible for release on bail pending appeal from a felony conviction.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Subcommittee members named
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1337 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the right of a person to seek an expunction of certain records and files pertaining to a misdemeanor offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION
HB 213 74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the records of the conviction or adjudication of a minor.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
Crime Prevention|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Minors
HB 441 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the restoration of civil rights or citizenship privileges to defendants convicted of certain offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1440 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the dismissal of an appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1749 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the retrial of a case in a justice or municipal court after a mistrial has been declared.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1934 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2730 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the expunction of certain criminal records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 2829 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to appeals and notices of appeals in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 231 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the grounds for reversing a criminal case on appeal.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 280 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the grounds for reversing a criminal case on appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 886 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to certain procedures for the handling of a case in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 918 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Shields, John
Relating to the appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 27 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the reversal of a criminal conviction because of a violation of a constitutional right.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 151 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the right of a crime victim to be heard before the court sentences a defendant, accepts a guilty plea, or modifies or terminates probation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 307 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the right of a defendant who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to appeal the conviction and to the extension of time for filing a notice of appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 340 73-0 (1993)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 379 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to allowing a videotaped statement of the victim or close friend, guardian, or representative of the victim to be introduced at a parole hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|VIDEOTAPE
HB 507 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 599 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
Crimes--Against Persons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Minors|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 602 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
Crimes--Against Persons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Minors|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 642 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bomer, Elton
Relating to garnishment of wages for court ordered restitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Labor--Wages
HB 905 73-0 (1993)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to free trial transcripts for appeals in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1485 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to expunging the records of an overturned disciplinary action taken against a fire fighter or police officer in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fire Fighters & Police
HB 2391 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to presentence investigation reports in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2596 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the disposition after review by the Court of Criminal Appeals of a criminal case in which the punishment assessed is the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Appellate|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HJR 54 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bomer, Elton
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to garnishment of wages for court-ordered restitution in a criminal judgment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Labor--Wages|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 45 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to the right of a defendant who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to appeal the conviction.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 46 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to a reversal of a conviction in a criminal case on the grounds of service by a disqualified juror.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 109 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to presentence and postsentence reports in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 719 73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the records of an unsustained complaint or an overturned disciplinary action taken against a fire fighter or police officer in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fire Fighters & Police
SB 820 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, JimSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to free transcripts of statement of facts for appeals in which an affidavit of inablity to pay costs has been filed.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1499 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the right of a defendant who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to appeal the conviction and to the extension of time for filing a notice of appeal.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 89 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, FredSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the expunction of arrest records of certain persons acquitted of criminal offenses or granted deferred adjudication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
HB 286 72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the expunction of arrest records of a person acquitted of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 1047 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to compensation of counsel appointed to defend indigent defendants in appellate courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1157 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 1319 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense and to the pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures involved in the prosecution of a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 1548 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hernandez, ChristineSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the procedure for expunction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1838 72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, SamSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the requirements for an expunction order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 882 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense and to the pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures involved in the prosecution of a capital offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 1167 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the requirements for an expunction order.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from intent calendar
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 218 71-0 (1989)
Author: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the expunction of arrest records of a person acquitted of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 224 71-0 (1989)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the time in which the court of criminal appeals must review a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
Courts--Appellate|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 482 71-0 (1989)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the imposition of punishment in a new trial awarded by an appellate court and limited to the issue of punishment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 923 71-0 (1989)
Author: McCollough, Parker
Relating to returning a criminal cause to the original county on completion of trial after a change in venue.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1585 71-0 (1989)
Author: Warner, Larry
Relating to permitting a trial or appellate court to grant, on motion in a criminal case, an extension of time for filing formal bills of exception.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting canceled
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2362 71-0 (1989)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Amending V.T.C.A., Family Code Section 56.01(b).
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors
SB 26 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the expunction of arrest records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 60 71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the preservation of evidence of certain criminal convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|FINGERPRINTS & FINGERPRINTING
SB 273 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records of a person acquitted of a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 344 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: McCollough, Parker
Relating to returning a criminal cause to the original county on completion of trial after a change in venue.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 66 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the right of the state to appeal in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Courts--Appellate|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 382 70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to remanding a case for a new trial limited to the issue of punishment in the case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 1035 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the right of the state to appeal in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1527 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the disposition of certain weapons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Weapons
HB 1954 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to certain fees charged to defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HJR 54 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment giving the state a limited right to appeal in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 18 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense to repay a reward paid in connection with the offense by a local crime prevention program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crime Prevention|CRIME STOPPERS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 124 70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Evans, Larry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SB 762 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the right of the state to appeal in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective upon adoption of con. amdt.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 34 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Hury, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment giving the state a limited right to appeal in criminal cases.
Filed with the Secretary of State
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 44 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the time at which a defendant whose conviction is reversed by a court of appeals is entitled to bail pending determination of a petition for discretionary review.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 201 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the right of the state to appeal in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 591 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to a requirement that a judgment in a criminal case state the amount of monetary damages sustained by a victim of the offense as a result of the offense and that the court order the defendant to pay that amount as restitution and to the right of the victim to seek civil remedies if the defendant fails or refuses to pay the restitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 808 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, RandySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense or placed on deferred adjudication to repay a reward paid by a local crime prevention organization in connection with the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Considered in public hearing
CRIME STOPPERS|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 813 69-0 (1985)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to the creation of an offense of intentional failure to pay a fine or cost.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1034 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the interest rate on certain judgments.
House: Judicial Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
Courts--Civil Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1166 69-0 (1985)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the imposition of a special cost on conviction of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1323 69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to action by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on a writ of habeas corpus based on newly discovered evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
Courts--Appellate|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1568 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences of a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2130 69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to remanding a case for a new trial limited to the issue of punishment in the case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 60 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the period of a court's continuing jurisdiction over a prisoner sentenced to the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 354 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to repeal of certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended, that govern posttrial, appellate, or review procedure and authorizing the court of criminal appeals to promulgate rules or posttrial, appellate, and review procedure in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 841 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the effect of reversal when a court of appeals or the Court of Criminal Appeals awards a new trial based on errors at a certain stage of certain stages of a trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendments
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 845 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to matters to be reflected in judgements, to certain prescribed uses of copies of judgements, to the transer of documents and information concerning a defendant to the Department of Corrections, and to the requirement of a uniform judgment form.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1277 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1292 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to habeas corpus appeals and discretionary review in cases involving extradition or the setting or reduction of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 250 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to communications between an attorney and a juror in a criminal case after discharge of the jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Lawyers
HB 260 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to fees to be paid by a defendant for the issuance of a transcript in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 559 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the contents of an appellate record in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 589 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to a requirement that a judgment in a criminal case state the amount of monetary damages sustained by a victim of the offense as a result of the offense and that the court order the defendant to pay the amount as restitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1079 68-0 (1983)
Author: Salinas, Froy
Relating to the period of probation a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor may be required to serve.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1178 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, JimSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to presentence investigations and reports in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1343 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the right of the state to appeal in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee laid on table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1516 68-0 (1983)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to a requirement that a judgment in a criminal case state the amount of monetary damages sustained by a victim of the offense as a result of the offense and that the court order the defendant to pay that amount as restitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
See remarks
Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1588 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to admission of unadjudicated offenses during sentencing for a criminal conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1610 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to procedure in a habitual criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from committee unfavorably
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1611 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the requirement that prospective jurors be informed regarding the punishment of habitual felony offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2121 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the right of a defendant to appeal a court's decision to terminate deferred adjudication and proceed with an adjudication of the original charge.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
HB 2237 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the expunction of the records of an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SB 177 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the payment by the state of certain expenses arising from the prosecution of an inmate or employee of the department of corrections and from investigation of offenses under Section 39.021, Penal Code.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 646 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the contents of an appellate record in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1264 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to extensions of time for certain filing deadlines in an appeal of a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 17 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the commitment, delivery to place of confinement, and the computation of sentence of a convicted defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 274 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Requiring trial courts to send a copy of certain judgments and orders to the parties and attorneys in the suit.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 363 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the conditions under which shock probation may be granted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 423 67-0 (1981)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the authority of a court to reduce a term of imprisonment on denying a motion for shock probation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 868 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to extensions of filing deadlines in the appeal of a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1389 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to bail pending disposition of an appeal, a motion for new trial, or a motion in arrest of judgment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1408 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to prohibiting instigation, encouragement, promotion, training, and all acts in furtherance of dogfighting.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Animals|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1745 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the bond pending an appeal from a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1858 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the correction of judgments and orders and the relieving of parties from their operation.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1918 67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Relating to a time limit for the decision of an appeal in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 2191 67-0 (1981)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to expunction of criminal records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SB 163 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the right of a defendant to appeal a conviction or a revocation of probation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 258 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a defense to the offense of compounding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 260 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the time for electing whether the judge or the jury will assess punishment in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 556 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to extensions of filing deadlines in the appeal of a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 4 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to grant the state the right to appeal in criminal cases from judgments of the courts of appeal.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 182 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the correction of judgments and orders and the relieving of parties from their operation.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 190 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to proof of a person's inability to pay costs of a suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Scheduled for future calendar placement
Courts--Civil Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 194 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Requiring trial courts to send a copy of certain judgments and orders to the parties and attorneys in the suit.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 197 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to fees to be paid by a defendant for the issuance of a transcript.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 208 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to civil and criminal sanctions against persons committing the offense of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 327 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to pre-sentence investigations of the defendant in certain felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 368 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the transcription of proceedings for the statement of facts in appeals of criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 839 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to notice of the trial court's approval of the record in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1086 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the procedure to be followed by the trial court whenever the record is supplemented or modified in any respect in order that it may speak the truth, and to the attendance of the defendant at a hearing on such matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1094 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hendricks, BobSponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to the time period during which the state may amend its motion to revoke probation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1117 66-0 (1979)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to fines for felonies of the first degree.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1275 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to certain evidence of a conviction of driving while intoxicated or driving while under the influence of drugs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1563 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to notice of the trial court's approval of the record in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1565 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the filing of appellate briefs in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1567 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to transferring a defendant convicted of a felony to the department of corrections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1568 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to appeal of a court's decision concerning a petition for expunction of arrest records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 1570 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the right to appeal certain convictions obtained under a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HJR 97 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, DannySponsor: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to grant the state the right of appeal in criminal cases from certain rulings of the trial court.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 328 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to restitution to victims of crime as a condition of probation or parole.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 439 66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the procedure to be followed by the trial court whenever the record is supplemented or modified in any respect in order that it may speak the truth.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 442 66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to notice of approval of the record in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 518 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to appeal bond in an appeal from a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 637 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences of justice or municipal court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 856 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to notice to the petitioner of a motion, answer, or other pleading filed by the attorney for the state in a habeas corpus proceeding or of orders of the court relating to the proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 857 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to notice of the trial court's approval of the appellate record in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 861 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to notification to the clerk of the trial court when a capias has been executed and to the Court of Criminal Appeals when its mandate has been carried out.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1185 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to jeopardy in criminal cases when reversed on appeal because of insufficient evidence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 32 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to grant the state a right of appeal in criminal cases as provided by law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Governor submitted as emergency
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 39 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, CarlyleSponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to commitment, delivery to place of confinement, and the computation of sentence of a convicted defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 97 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the right to inspect a probation report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 209 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the correction of judgments and orders and the relieving of parties from their operation.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in formal meeting
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 523 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Requiring trial courts to send a copy of certain judgments and orders to the parties and attorneys in the suit.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in formal meeting
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 654 65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the preparation of the judgment in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Assigned to Consent Calendar
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 698 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to fees to be paid by a defendant for the issuance of a transcript.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 774 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
Providing for the transfer to the Department of Corrections of prisoners pending appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 957 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to reporting certain court judgments to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Health Care Providers|Malpractice--Professionals|MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 1321 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to a probationer's right to jury determination in a probation revocation hearingl
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1401 65-0 (1977)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Authorizing the defendant in a criminal case to record the testimony during trial and prepare a statement of facts for inclusion in the record on appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1428 65-0 (1977)
Author: Robbins, Joe
Relating to presentence and diagnostic investigations of the defendant in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1433 65-0 (1977)
Author: Massey, Tom
Relating to the effect of a conviction that is set aside after successful completion of probation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Assigned to General State Calendar
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1665 65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the appeal of a conviction after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1672 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to court costs and fees in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1753 65-0 (1977)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Relating to certain information to be forwarded to the Texas Department of Corrections; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE
HB 1923 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to the time for filing or amending a motion for new trial in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1962 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the time for filing a motion for new trial, notice of appeal, and appeal bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HJR 45 65-0 (1977)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the state to appeal in a criminal case form a trial court ruling that a law in unconstitutional.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 52 65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to bail pending appeal or disposistion of a motion for new trial, providing for appeal of certain judgments or orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 155 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to control by the Court of Criminal Appeals of extensions of time for filing briefs and relevant materials in appeals of criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Courts--Appellate|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 158 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to bail pending appeal or disposition of a motion for new trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 334 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Davis, Bob
Providing for rights of appeal in criminal actions; requiring permission of the trial court under certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 369 65-0 (1977)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the transfer of certain prisoners to the Department of Corrections pending appeal and to denial of bail pending the appeal.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 958 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Requiring an arresting officer to make a memorandum of certain information and furnish it to the attorney for the state requiring the attorney to forward certain information to the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1070 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to writs of habeas corpus in felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1239 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to time to apply for a new trial and for amending motions for a new trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 1240 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to when a defendant may begin serving his sentence after conviction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 22 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
To provide that the state shall have a right of appeal in criminal cases as provided by law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 270 64-0 (1975)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to control by appellate court of extensions of time for appeals of criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 344 64-0 (1975)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the commitment, delivery to place of confinement, and the computation of sentence of a convicted defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from committee with substitute
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 689 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the commencement of sentence and delivery to a place of confinement after punishment in a criminal case; relating to bail pending appeal of a conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1056 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the correction of judgments and orders and the relieving of parties from their operation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1406 64-0 (1975)
Author: Vick, Larry
Creating a presentence investigation procedure and providing for a report thereof as well as providing for the contents of said report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1585 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Prohibiting the granting of probation to persons convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and requiring the court to obtain the driving record of a defendant and make it part of the court record.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 186 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the commitment, delivery to place of confinement, and the computation of sentence of a convicted defendant.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 246 64-0 (1975)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to the commencement of sentence and delivery to a place of confinement after punishment in a criminal case; relating to bail pending appeal of a conviction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 10 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Amending Constitution to provide right of appeal for the State in criminal cases.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 52 63-0 (1973)
Author: Salem, Joe
Relating to imposing certain costs in cases of a conviction of a crime; providing for the administration, allocation, and distribution of the costs collected; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 307 63-0 (1973)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Relating to fixing the interest rate after date of judgment of all judgements of the courts of this state at 10 percent.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Financial--General
HB 403 63-0 (1973)
Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the delivery to place of confinement and credits on the sentence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 429 63-0 (1973)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Providing for the transfer of certain persons to the Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction; providing for transfer of certain persons to be made at the full expense of the State of Texas; providing for eligibility for credits thereto.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 702 63-0 (1973)
Author: Powers, PikeSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the time for preparing the record in writs of habeas corpus cases after felony conviction; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 790 63-0 (1973)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to preparation of the judgment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 860 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the admissibility at a sentence hearing of a judgment of guilt for which the sentence was suspended or probated and is on appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 952 63-0 (1973)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to the state mental hospital to which defendants shall be committed; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 969 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the appeal of a conviction entered on a plea of guilty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 970 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the criteria for considering grounds of error on appeals of criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 976 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to fingerprinting of a person arrested for driving without a license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1053 63-0 (1973)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Providing that a defendant must give notice prior to trial in a criminal case if he intends to raise a defense of alibi or insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1156 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the right of an accused to an examining trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1669 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to waiver of grounds not claimed in certain writ proceedings; amending Article 11.07, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HJR 16 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hoestenbach, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the enactment of legislation establishing rules concerning the release or detention of prisoners awaiting trial or during the pendency of an appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 235 63-0 (1973)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the transfer of certain persons tot he Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 425 63-0 (1973)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to credit awarded for confinement pending appeal, and to the time a sentence begins; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict therewith to the extent of such conflict only.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 528 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the preparation of the judgment in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 537 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the transfer of certain persons to the Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 14 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Hoestenbach, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the enactment of legislation establishing rules concerning the release or detention of prisoners awaiting trial or during the pendency of an appeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Rules failed to suspend
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 501 62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to providing for the transfer of certain persons to the Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction.
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 535 62-0 (1971)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to providing for the transfer of certain persons to the custody of the Texas Department of Corrections pending their appeals.
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 657 62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to requiring a jury to determine the mental competency and related hospitalization issues in a criminal action.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 967 62-0 (1971)
Author: Poerner, John H.Sponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to the information to be included in an abstract of judgment by the clerk of the court.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1016 62-0 (1971)
Author: Baker, GeorgeSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the state mental hospital to which defendants shall be committed.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1080 62-0 (1971)
Author: Swanson, Bill T. | et. al.
Relating to providing that the court may, as a condition of probation, require payment by the defendant of all or part of court costs.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1282 62-0 (1971)
Author: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to the preparation of the judgment; amending Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HJR 45 62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Proposing an amendment to permit the state to appeal criminal cases in which evidence is suppressed prior to trial.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 600 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bates, James S.
Relating to requiring a jury to determine the mental competency and related hospitalization issues in a criminal action.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 480 61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob"
Relating to providing for the transfer of certain persons to the Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction.
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 116 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide for the transfer of certain persons to the Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction; providing for eligibility for credits thereto.
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 569 61-0 (1969)
Author: Christie, Joe William
Relating to providing for post-commitment sanity hearings.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 527 60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to the information required to be shown in an abstract of judgment.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 955 60-0 (1967)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to commitment and transfer of certain persons adjudged or determined to be insane in connection with criminal proceedings to a Veterans' Administration or other federal hospital.
Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1035 59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R.
Relating to providing for the punishment of a corporation found guilty of a crime by fine in lieu of punishment by imprisonment.
Corporations & Associations|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 608 58-0 (1963)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to defendants in felony cases who are not able to pay for a transcript of the evidence.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 799 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas making clear that certain defects in the indictment or errors made in the trial need not necessarily be grounds for reversal.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 891 57-0 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas to provide that assignments of error shall be set out distinctly in the defendant's motion for a new trial and that assignments of error not so set out in the motion for new trial need not be considered by the trial or appellate court unless the defendant was not represented by counsel, in which event such consideration is discretionary.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 27 57-0 (1961)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to providing a remedy for persons convicted and imprisoned in the penitentiary, who assert that rights guaranteed to them have been denied in the proceedings in which they were convicted, or who assert that their conviction was based in whole or in part, on false or untrue testimony regarding either the issue of guilt or punishment, regardless of whether or not such false or untrue testimony was unintentionally given.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 81 57-1 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that assignments of error shall be set out distinctly in the defendant's motion for a new trial and that assignments of error not so set out in the motion for new trial need not be considered by the trial or appellate court unless the defendant was not represented by counsel, in which event such consideration is discretionary.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 91 57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas to make clear the certain defects in the indictment or errors made in the trial need not necessarily be grounds for reversal.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 100 57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that assignments of error shall be set out distinctly in the defendant's motion for a new trial and that assignments of error not so set out in the motion for new trial need not be considered by the trial or appellate court unless the defendant was not represented by counsel, in which event such consideration is discretionary.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 139 56-0 (1959)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to defendants in felony cases who are not able to pay for a transcript of the evidence.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 369 56-0 (1959)
Author: Lewis, Ben H. | et. al.
Relating to providing for automatic suspension of driver's licenses upon conviction for operating a motor vehicle at an excessive rate of speed in certain instances.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 370 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cannon, Joe Barnett | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing that bills of exception shall be delivered to the trial judge within ninety (90) days after giving notice of appeal, and that such judge shall thereafter have until one hundred (100) days have elapsed after notice of appeal was given within which to consider and act on the same.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 397 56-0 (1959)
Author: James, Tom | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to make clear that certain defects in certain indictments or errors made in the trial need not necessarily be grounds for reversal.
Courts--Appellate|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 201 56-0 (1959)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing that bills of exception shall be delivered to the trial judge within ninety (90) days after giving notice of appeal and that such judge shall thereafter have until one hundred (100) days have elapsed after notice of appeal was given within which to consider and act on the same.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 275 56-0 (1959)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to providing a remedy for persons convicted and imprisoned in the penitentiary, who assert that rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution of the United States or the State of Texas, or both, have been denied in the proceedings in which they were convicted, or who assert that their conviction was based, in whole or in part, on false or untrue testimony regarding either the issue of guilt or punishment, regardless of whether or not such false or untrue testimony was unintentionally given.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 338 56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to make clear that certain defects in the indictment or errors made in the trial need not necessarily be grounds for reversal.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 7 56-1 (1959)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to the filing of statement of facts in criminal proceedings.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 771 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hensley, Jr., Joe Lee
Relating to amending certain Statutes to authorize a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor in certain courts to apply for and receive a suspension of judgment and sentence, and probation and parole, in a designated manner.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 260 53-0 (1953)
Author: Crouch, Douglass "Doug" | et. al.
Relating to providing that attorneys may prepare transcripts of the record on cases which are appealed to the Courts of Civil Appeal and the Supreme Court of Texas; providing the procedure therefor.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Lawyers
HB 585 53-0 (1953)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas in regard to records on appeals in Criminal Matters; relating to the filing of statement of facts.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE
SB 164 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing for giving notice of appeal; repealing conflicting statutes.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 165 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing the time for filing Bills of Exception in criminal case.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 167 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing that in a criminal case where a written motion is filed and overruled, the motion, any reply thereto, the court's order thereon, the exception to such ruling, any evidence thereon, if any evidence was adduced, shall constitute a Bill of Exception on appeal and no formal Bill of Exception need to be prepared.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 168 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing the time within which Motion for new trial may be filed, may be amended and may be disposed of.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 169 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure pertaining to granting of suspended sentences; providing that suspended sentences may not be granted in certain cases; providing that suspension of sentence shall not be granted until a finding has been made by the trial judge that the defendant's fingerprints and physical description have been taken by a peace officer of this State and two cards bearing the fingerprints of the defendant forwarded to the bureau of identification and records, Department of Public Safety in Austin, Texas.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 170 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by declaring the effect of an appeal in all criminal proceedings, including appeals in habeas corpus proceedings, providing for the substitution of lost or destroyed records in the lower court, if it is in session; also providing for the postponement of the consideration of the appeal for the substitution of the lost or destroyed records at the text term of said lower court.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 171 52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing for Statement of Facts in a criminal proceeding.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 365 51-0 (1949)
Author: Vale, Arnold J.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for appeals to the Court of Civil Appeals in forcible entry and detainer suits; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 446 51-0 (1949)
Author: Jameson, William S.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to statements of facts for the Appellate Courts.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 236 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for appeals to the Court of Civil Appeals in forcible entry and detainer suits; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 849 50-0 (1947)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that a juvenile appealing from a judgment to a Court of Civil Appeals shall not be required to file an appeal bond.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 660 49-0 (1945)
Author: Harris, Joe
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing that the defendant, by himself or counsel, may tender his bill of exceptions to any decision, opinion, order or charge of the Court or other proceedings in the case.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 661 49-0 (1945)
Author: Harris, Joe
Relating to governing the statement of facts in criminal cases, providing for a statement of facts in all criminal cases, providing for a statement of facts in question and answer form, providing for a statement of facts in all criminal cases when the defendant cannot pay for same, and providing for time in which to file same.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 117 48-0 (1943)
Author: Coker, A. W.
Relating to Fixing Venue in Habeas Corpus Cases, after final conviction.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 134 48-0 (1943)
Author: Bond, Thomas R. | et. al.
Relating to amending Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that the Court either in term time or in vacation may enter an order setting aside judgment of conviction, suspended sentence granting new trial and dismissal, and further that where the defendant is under suspended sentence and shall have been accepted, conditionally or otherwise, into the military or naval service of the United States, and shall not have been convicted, or charged with any other felony, the Court either in term time or in vacation may set aside the judgment of Conviction, suspended sentence, grant a new trial, and dismiss.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 702 48-0 (1943)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide for the payment of all costs by defendants who are convicted in felony cases where the sentence is suspended.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 11 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to authorizing appeals in certain cases direct from trial courts to the Supreme Court.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|SUPREME COURT
SB 86 48-0 (1943)
Author: Cotten, Clay
Relating to requiring notice to all parties before entering judgment nunc pro tunc.
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 222 48-0 (1943)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to amending certain Acts by allowing credit at rate of $3.00 per day on fines for time spent in jail.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 267 48-0 (1943)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to habeas corpus after indictment and after conviction.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 101 47-0 (1941)
Author: Favors, Ennis
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; authorizing an appeal from certain interlocutory orders of the County Court.
Courts--County & Statutory|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 353 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hutchinson, Everett C.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for free statement of facts on appeal for paupers.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 456 47-0 (1941)
Author: Dickson, James Fagan
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure providing that a severance shall not be granted as a matter of right but shall only be granted when in the discretion of the trial judge the defendant applying for such severance will be deprived of the right of a fair and impartial trial.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 143 47-0 (1941)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to amending certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure vesting in trial judges discretionary authority to credit defendants in criminal cases with the time spent in jail awaiting trial.
Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 235 47-0 (1941)
Author: Smith, John Lee
Relating to striking Rule 370 proposed by the Supreme Court of Texas regarding shortening the record and limiting briefs on appeal to certain issues; providing the effective date.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 28 46-0 (1939)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; relative to time of filing transcript, etc.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 29 46-0 (1939)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; relative fixing time for filing appeal in civil cases at fifty days and providing for extension of time for cause.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 36 46-0 (1939)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to abolishing the right of appeal by means of a write of error petition.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 96 46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to withdrawing from appearing party review in Court of Civil Appeals by means of writ of error.
Courts--Administration|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 99 46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to giving further certainty to appellate jurisdiction by providing for waiver and cure of objection as to the various notices and bonds.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 110 46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to providing for the taxing of certain costs in favor of the party against whom a temporary injunction or restraining order is granted.
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 464 46-0 (1939)
Author: Rhodes, Cecil T. | et. al.
Relating to providing that a defendant unable to pay the fine and costs adjudged against him for a misdemeanor may, for such time as will satisfy the judgment, be put to work in the work-house, farm or public improvements.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 793 46-0 (1939)
Author: Baker, H. Cecil
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas; cases where any felony case is appealed and defendant is not able to pay for a transcript of the testimony.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 57 46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute dispensing with bills of exception to action on written motions; providing for the effective date of this Act.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial|EVIDENCE
SB 125 46-0 (1939)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to protection to court reporters in cases where pauper's oath is taken.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 147 46-0 (1939)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending a certain Act to fix the time for filing the Transcript and Statement of Facts in the Court of Civil Appeals and providing for an extension of such time for cause shown.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SJR 4 46-0 (1939)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to a certain Article giving the Legislature authority to provide for appeal direct to the Supreme Court in cases involving injunctions granted or denied as the grounds of constitutionality or unconstitutionality of any state or on validity or invalidity of administrative orders.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT
HB 336 44-0 (1935)
Author: Roach, Jesse E.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; prescribing the time when motions for new trials may be made in misdemeanors and felony trials.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 42 44-0 (1935)
Author: Rawlings, Frank H.
Relating to providing that when any abstract of judgment has been recorded it shall, from the date of such record and index, operate as a lien upon all of the real estate of the defendant situated in the county where such record and index are made and upon all real estate which defendant may thereafter acquire, situated in said county during the life of the judgment.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 167 44-0 (1935)
Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M."
Relating to providing that where the execution requires that the judgment shall be made out of the property of the debtor, it may be issued in the first instance as well as subsequently, to any county in the State.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 97 43-0 (1933)
Author: Ratliff, Dennis Pace
Relating to adding amending certain statute prohibiting sale of fish taken from fresh water streams in certain counties so as to add Tom Green County.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 57 43-0 (1933)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to fixing the time for filing the Transcript in the Court of Civil Appeals and providing for an extension of such time for cause shown.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 173 43-0 (1933)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to providing for the certification of questions of law by trial courts to Courts of Civil Appeals and by such Courts to the Supreme Court, and for the appeal by litigants from orders of trial courts overruling or sustaining general or special exceptions involving the constitutionality or validity of laws, orders, rules and regulations of State officers, boards and other commissions.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 356 43-0 (1933)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to providing that when a penalty of death or life imprisonment has been assessed, and a defendant escapes pending appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeals may reinstate the appeal under certain conditions; providing that this Act shall take immediate effect and govern cases now pending and not finally disposed of in said Court.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 435 43-0 (1933)
Author: Beck, John W. E. H. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that no officer shall collect any fees from the State of Texas, in any case, except murder, where a defendant may, under the indictment, be convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony with punishment assessed at a fine, jail sentence, or both such fine and imprisonment in jail, until after the case has been finally disposed of.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 5 42-0 (1931)
Author: Keller, Jack
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to permit the Statement of Facts in a misdemeanor case to accompany the Transcript instead of being copied therein.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 75 42-0 (1931)
Author: Hughes, Sarah Tilghman
Relating to amending the law regulating appeals in forma pauperis from county and district courts.
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 82 42-0 (1931)
Author: Bond, Thomas R.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to time of judgement and sentence.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 255 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to amending certain Article by providing that the proper judgment be entered on verdicts; providing that in misdemeanor cases where the verdict or plea is guilty and the punishment is by fine only, the Court or Judge may defer judgment.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 457 42-0 (1931)
Author: Adams, F. P. "Pat"
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to contests of nominations for office in primary elections, so as to provide for an appeal to the Court of Civil Appeals from the judgment of the district court or judge in all cases of such contests.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General
HB 737 42-0 (1931)
Author: Bond, Thomas R.
Relating to providing that no costs shall be paid by the State where the defendant is indicted for a felony and his punishment assessed by a fine or imprisonment in jail or convicted of a misdemeanor and that all costs thus incurred shall be taxed and collected as, in misdemeanor cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1002 42-0 (1931)
Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the filing of briefs in cases in the Supreme Court.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 59 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain statutes by permitting the filing of Statements of Fact in duplicate, either in narrative or question and answer form.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE
SB 62 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain Article so as to provide for the filing of findings of fact and conclusions of law by the trial judge in cases where a peremptory instruction is given.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 63 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain statutes by fixing the time for filing the transcript in the Court of Civil Appeals and providing for an extension of such time for cause shown.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 64 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain Article by fixing the time for filing Statements of Facts and Bills of Exception, and providing for the extension of time where good cause is shown.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 65 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to allowing assignments of Error and cross assignments of Error in Briefs instead of the Record.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 69 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to extending time for filing findings of fact and conclusions of law and in such respect to amend Revised Statutes, Article 2247.
Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 95 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to submission of cases upon special issues.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 261 42-0 (1931)
Author: Rawlings, Frank H.
Relating to vesting in trial judges discretionary authority to credit defendants in Criminal cases with time spent in jails awaiting trial.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 304 42-0 (1931)
Author: Martin, William Marvin "Will"
Relating to amending certain Article by providing for statements of facts in question and answer form.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 499 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to providing that when an appeal has been taken and the bond or recognizance is defective, the Appellate Court may allow the appellant to amend such bond or recognizance by filing a new bond.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 565 42-0 (1931)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to bail in criminal cases pending appeal.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 52 42-1 (1931)
Author: Ratliff, Dennis Pace | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by fixing the time for giving notice of appeal and filing of an appeal bond or affidavit in lieu thereof.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 273 41-0 (1929)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to providing better rules in reference to the findings of fact and conclusions of law in the District or County Court.
Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|SUPREME COURT
HB 48 41-4 (1930)
Author: Hardy, Bailey Whitson
Relating to providing for the obtaining of a statement of facts on appeal by a pauper and providing the compensation of the court reporter.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 104 41-5 (1930)
Author: Hardy, Bailey Whitson
Relating to permitting persons unable to pay costs or give security therefor, to be entitled to prosecute their appeal in the Appellate Courts without requiring any bond.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 41 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree
Relating to amending Article 3990, of Title 64 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925; relating to forcible entry and detainer; relating to damages.
Crimes--Against Property|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 89 40-0 (1927)
Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding fees allowed in habeas corpus and felony cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 117 40-0 (1927)
Author: Powell, Robert A. | et. al.
Relating to repealing Section 702 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 123 40-0 (1927)
Author: Gibson, Merritt Hamilton | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing that no judgment of a trial court shall be reversed for any error which manifestly did no injury to the defendant.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 492 40-0 (1927)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to prescribing rules for the preparation and filing of bills of exception and statements of facts, by adding a sub-division to Article 2237.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 494 40-0 (1927)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to the preparation and filing of statements of facts and bills of exception, by providing that a statement of facts in question and answer form showing all proceedings, questions, answers, objections and rulings of the court thereon, together with a statement of any evidence offered, which was offered but excluded from the jury, shall be entitled to consideration, and that where such statement of facts is prepared bills of exception as to matters shown by the record need not be separately prepared and filed.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|EVIDENCE
SB 73 40-0 (1927)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to providing that no judgment of a trial court shall be reversed for any error which manifestly did no injury to defendant.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 88 40-0 (1927)
Author: Ward, Pierce B.
Relating to amending Article 2274 of Chapter 12, Title 42, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925; relating to appeal and error of additional cost bonds.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 386 40-0 (1927)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to prescribing proper rule for the reversal of criminal cases by the Court of Criminal Appeals.
CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 56 40-1 (1927)
Author: Cummings, Emry Spencer
Relating to acquittals of Higher Offenses as jeopardy.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 49 40-1 (1927)
Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge
Relating to providing that no judgment in any criminal case shall be Reversed by the Court of Criminal Appeals for any error not affecting the judgment or causing injury to the defendant.
CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 20 39-0 (1925)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree
Relating to amending certain statute so as to provide for appeals and writs of error from orders granting motions for new trials.
House: Judiciary
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 10 39-0 (1925)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to the suspension of the sentence of convictions for misdemeanors and providing for the procedure therein.
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 332 39-0 (1925)
Author: Bailey, John H.
Relating to amending certain statute so as to provide how executions shall issue when a sole plaintiff or one of several plaintiffs shall die after judgment.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 360 39-1 (1926)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to providing for and regulating the filing of statement of facts and bills of exception in criminal cases concerning changes in venue, misconduct of jury and other matters and things occurring before the beginning of actual trial and after submission of the case to the jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 320 38-0 (1923)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to amending certain statute of the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to the application for new trials in criminal cases after conviction and prescribing the time in which such application shall be made.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 154 38-0 (1923)
Author: Ridgeway, Thomas Henry | et. al.
Relating to providing the method of preparing statement of fact in all cases appealed or taken up on writ of error and for the consideration of same by the appellate courts and for the repeal of all laws and parts of laws in any wise in conflict with the act or providing for the preparation of any statement of facts.
Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 7 37-0 (1921)
Author: Binkley, Thomas G.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the repeal of suspended sentence law in certain cases of conviction of a felony for first offense, upon recommendation of the jury.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 43 37-0 (1921)
Author: Jones, Walter Francis | et. al.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding the suspended sentence law.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 59 37-0 (1921)
Author: Black, O. B.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the suspended sentence law; and for granting new trial after suspension.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 104 37-0 (1921)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to a certain Act regarding the suspended sentence law.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 181 37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to a certain Act regarding the defendants in misdemeanor cases.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 369 37-0 (1921)
Author: Cox, Ben L. | et. al.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding the offense of manslaughter, rape and theft of an automobile.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 506 37-0 (1921)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding contents of affidavit in lieu of security or cash deposits for cost in trial courts, etc.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 47 37-0 (1921)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to amending the suspended sentence law; providing for its non-appliance in certain felony cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 59 37-0 (1921)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to suspending all judgments for pecuniary fines in misdemeanor cases for thirty days after the date of said judgment.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 85 37-0 (1921)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to providing for the suspended sentence in misdemeanor cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 92 37-0 (1921)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to providing for the suspended sentence in certain felony cases, etc.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 136 37-0 (1921)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to amending a certain Act regarding suspended sentence in certain cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 204 37-0 (1921)
Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis
Relating to amending present law by providing when judgments shall become dormant and judgment liens inoperative.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 236 37-0 (1921)
Author: Bailey, John H.
Relating to amending the statute relative to garnishee suits of corporations; amending relative to foreign corporations, etc.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 276 37-0 (1921)
Author: Carlock, Sr., Robert Lee
Relating to requiring the giving of additional supersedeas bonds in cases pending.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 22 37-1 (1921)
Author: Fly, William Madden
Relating to amending the law relating to suspension of sentence in certain felony cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 89 36-0 (1919)
Author: McDowra, R. L. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws providing for the suspension of sentence in certain cases of conviction of felony for first offenses, provided that the offender be under the age of eighteen years, upon recommendation of the jury and for submission of the issue to the jury by the court.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 240 36-0 (1919)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred | et. al.
Relating to providing that all judgments for pecuniary fines in misdemeanor cases shall be suspended for a period of thirty days after the date of said judgment after which date only capias pro fine may issue thereon if not satisfied.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 39 36-0 (1919)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee
Relating to amending certain article of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the giving of recognizance on appeal by providing that in case the defendant shall fail to enter into recognizance during the term of court at which he was tried, he may be permitted to give bail and obtain his release from custody by giving, after the expiration of the term of court, his bail to the sheriff, in an amount fixed by the court.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 45 36-0 (1919)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to amending certain statute relating to appeals in the granting, refusing to grant, dissolving and refusing to dissolve injunctions; and providing that transcript may be filed in the Court of Civil Appeals not later than twenty days after entry of such order or judgment of record, and providing for giving appellee copy of brief filed, if there be one.
Courts--Civil Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 84 36-0 (1919)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee
Relating to amending certain statutes providing that during the progress of a cause, when either party is dissatisfied with any ruling, opinion or action of the court he may except thereto, at the time the same is made or announced, and providing for bills of exception.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 121 36-0 (1919)
Author: Bailey, John H.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the times of filing motions for new trial and in arrest of judgment.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 182 36-0 (1919)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to providing that statement of facts in civil cases shall be filed in the Courts of Civil Appeals within ninety (90) day after an appeal has been perfected or the adjournment of the court at which the case was tried.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 183 36-0 (1919)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to prescribing that in all cases where the same is allowed, that writs of error be sued out within six months after the rendition of final judgment.
House: Judiciary Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 47 36-3 (1920)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee
Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide that the suspension of sentences in certain cases of conviction of felony shall not apply to persons over the age of 25 years.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 80 35-0 (1917)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee | et. al.
Relating to appeals in the granting, refusing to grant, dissolving, and refusing to dissolve injunctions; and providing that transcript may be filed in the Court of Civil Appeals not later than twenty days after the entry of such order or judgment of record; and providing for giving appellee copy of brief.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 93 35-0 (1917)
Author: Osborne, Stonewall J.
Relating to amending Code of Criminal Procedure, providing that appeal bonds or recognizances shall remain in full force and effect in case of reversal by Court of Criminal Appeals until case has been finally disposed of by lower courts.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 96 35-0 (1917)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee | et. al.
Relating to the giving of recognizances on appeal by providing that in case the defendant shall fail to enter into recognizance during the term of court at which he was tried, he may be permitted to give bail after the adjournment of court.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 120 35-0 (1917)
Author: Taylor, Henry P. | et. al.
Relating to tax attorney's fees in certain cases, as cost on appeal.
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 192 35-0 (1917)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to providing how a pecuniary fine may be discharged by a person convicted of a misdemeanor.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 220 35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to permitting the execution of bail bond for convicted defendants whose terms have been assessed at less than fifteen years in the penitentiary.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 263 35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to authorizing defendants who have made application for a new trial to execute bail bonds when punishment assessed against them does not exceed fifteen years' confinement.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 290 35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H. | et. al.
Relating to appeals in cases of felony, so as to render recognizance effective when cases are reversed.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 318 35-0 (1917)
Author: O'Banion, Madison Monroe
Relating to judgment in cases of misdemeanor.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 427 35-0 (1917)
Author: Thompson, Travis T.
Relating to authorizing a person convicted of a misdemeanor to give appearance bond after adjournment of the term of the convicting court.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 572 35-0 (1917)
Author: Thompson, R. D.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide procedure for hearing and determining the issue of change of venue.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 586 35-0 (1917)
Author: Raiden, John M.
Relating to amending the suspended sentence law.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 77 35-0 (1917)
Author: Suiter, William David "Will"
Relating to amending certain laws relating to appeals from the Justice Court, prescribing the cases in which appeals may be taken.
Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 117 35-4 (1918)
Author: Thomason, Robert Ewing
Relating to amending Article 921 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas.
Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 135 35-4 (1918)
Author: Thomason, Robert Ewing | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 921 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 32 35-4 (1918)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to amending certain laws by providing for appeals from corporation courts to the Court of Criminal appeals in certain cities.
Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 34 34-0 (1915)
Author: Nichols, Joseph Francis | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure providing for the publication of a notice in the county where a crime was committed of all pleas or desire to remit any fine or forfeiture or to grant commutation of punishment or pardon in the case before the governor acts thereupon.
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 672 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman
Relating to prohibiting the reversal of any case for any error unless the evidence shall conclusively show that the defendant's rights were not protected and that such injustice has been done as that another trial would probably result in a different verdict.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 95 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure defining the duties of the district judge and the Comptroller of Public Accounts in examining, auditing and approving all bills against the State for fees and salaries in felony cases; providing a penalty.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 124 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure providing for taking appeal in criminal cases by giving notice in open court.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 404 34-0 (1915)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to appeals of parties unable to pay or secure costs of appeal.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 126 33-0 (1913)
Author: Rogers, A. D.
Relating to judgments for costs in cases of appeal and certiorari.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 249 33-0 (1913)
Author: Templeton, Rufus Lee | et. al.
Relating to providing that a conviction of a lower offence than for which a defendant may be prosecuted is not an acquittal of the higher offence.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 326 33-0 (1913)
Author: Brown, E. R.
Relating to providing for speedy hearing and final disposition of certain causes.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 506 33-0 (1913)
Author: Russell, Angus T.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to render effective Appeal Bonds and Recognizances when cases are finally passed upon by Court of Criminal Appeals.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 510 33-0 (1913)
Author: McAskill, Duncan Alexander
Relating to the costs of printing briefs and motions, in certain civil cases on appeal.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 562 33-0 (1913)
Author: Hunt, Joseph Clark
Relating to amending the Revised Statutes with reference to assignments or error and adding Section 1612a.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 714 33-0 (1913)
Author: Goodner, W. B. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relating to all cases of judgments other than money judgments, where a defendant shall die after judgment and providing appointment of a representative of such decendent, the proper process of such judgment shall issue against such representative.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 884 33-0 (1913)
Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the reversal of any case for any error unless the evidence shall conclusively show that the defendant's rights were not protected and that such injustice has been done to the defendant as that another trial would probably result in a different verdict.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 83 33-0 (1913)
Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim"
Relating to providing that all judgments of the several courts of this state shall bear interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from and after the date of the judgment.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 260 33-0 (1913)
Author: Conner, Robert P.
Relating to amending chapter 15 of the Revised Civil Statutes relating to judgments in the district and county courts, and to add article 1997a to said chapter.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 375 33-0 (1913)
Author: Nugent, Clinton W.
Relating to providing for statements of facts and exceptions in all cases tried in the District or County Courts where jury verdicts are set aside and new trials granted, and for appeal from orders and judgments granting new trials.
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 380 33-0 (1913)
Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim"
Relating to amending articles 929 and 931 of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to preparation and filing of transcripts of criminal cases, adding article 931a and providing a penalty.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 417 33-0 (1913)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to amending articles 902 and 903 of the code of criminal procedure of 1911, relating to recognizances of defendants after conviction and upon appeal.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 57 33-1 (1913)
Author: Ridgell, Thomas B. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes, relating to attachments, providing for the issuance of attachments in suits against persons, co-partnerships, associations, or corporations upon whom personal service cannot be obtained within this State, founded in tort and upon unliquidated demands and providing for the fixing of the amount of bond in such cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 76 30-1 (1907)
Author: Wilmeth, Alexander Campbell
Relating to prescribing time within which statement of facts, bills of exceptions may be filed in causes tried in the district and county courts of Texas; and authorizing judges whose term of office has expired to approve the same.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 121 29-0 (1905)
Author: McKinney, Andrew Todd
Relating to regulating appeals in the courts of the State of Texas.
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 37 29-0 (1905)
Relating to amending Title 30, Chapter 17, Article 1371 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, providing for the amendment of motions for new trials, for hearing certain evidence thereon, and prescribing when new trials may be granted, and also in regard to contempt proceedings.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 95 26-0 (1899)
Relating to providing for perfecting appeal in criminal cases from convictions had in justice courts, or other inferior courts, to a county court.
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 26 24-0 (1895)
Relating to regulating the issuance of executions upon judgments of courts of record, and to prevent such judgments from becoming dormant.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 6 21-0 (1889)
Relating to providing that the defendant in a garnishment suit many replevy the debts or effects garnished.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|GARNISHMENT OF WAGES
SB 91 20-0 (1887)
Relating to allowing portions of the records of the trial of a case, or even the entire record when lost or destroyed, to be substituted in the lower court and providing that when so substituted the transcript may be prepared and sent up as in other cases.
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 240 20-0 (1887)
Relating to requiring that an appellant who is unable to pay the costs of a suit or to give security for the same shall make affidavit to that fact and providing the manner in which this shall be done.
Courts--Appellate|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 91 19-0 (1885)
Relating to amending title 10, chapter 1, article 849 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 194 18-0 (1883)
Relating to allowing appeals from justice courts by affidavit in lieu of appeal bond
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 313 18-0 (1883)
Relating to appeal bonds
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 218 18-0 (1883)
To amend articles 1007 and 1008 of the Revised Statutes.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
SB 347 18-0 (1883)
Relating to amending articles 1007 and 1008 of the Revised Statutes.
Courts--Appellate|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
