HB 267
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 744
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 921
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the release of defendants on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1125
87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1684
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2353
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the submission of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses for analysis by public accredited crime laboratories.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2436
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of a community pretrial review panel by each county for the resolution and diversion of certain misdemeanor cases out of the criminal justice system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2794
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to evidence in prosecutions of trafficking or certain prostitution-related offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3288
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to reporting of unanalyzed evidence of sexual assault or other sex offenses by law enforcement agencies and public accredited crime laboratories.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3315
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain youth offenders; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3830
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain continuing duties of the state that relate to exculpatory evidence in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4145
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to criminal justice.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HJR 96
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 111
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1741
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1775
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to criminal justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 196
87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the release of a defendant when the state is not ready for trial.
Filed
HJR 14
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HJR 10
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 8
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 51
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 205
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 211
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 401
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Sexual Assault Evidentiary Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1399
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for certain felony offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1456
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1580
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1653
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to pretrial diversion programs funded by the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 2951
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3283
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the release of certain defendants on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the powers and duties of a personal bond or personal bond and pretrial supervision office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3979
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4009
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 495
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1257
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
SB 2114
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2136
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in the prosecution of an offense against a family member or certain other individuals or involving exploitation of certain vulnerable individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 34
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 72
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 229
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 238
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of records of the DNA of certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 414
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 597
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1214
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases in certain courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1266
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to notice for hearings and trial settings in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1714
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1718
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to pretrial hearings in felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1820
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a presumption regarding certain evidence of a prior conviction in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2680
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2893
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a personal bond office and pretrial services in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3127
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3133
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of in-custody informant testimony in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3303
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of a pretrial drug diversion program
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3513
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3738
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the pretrial release of a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4060
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of certain non-custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4188
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the electronic recording of non-custodial interviews.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 565
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of records of the DNA of certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 857
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 882
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to pretrial hearings in felony cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1058
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1183
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to the period for which a person may be committed to receive certain temporary mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1253
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1399
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: White, James
Relating to confinement in a community corrections facility of a defendant participating in a pretrial intervention program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1577
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 2125
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 392
85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a criminal penalty.
Filed
HB 319
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 452
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases in certain courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 541
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 759
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the maximum cumulative period allowed for restoration of a defendant's competency to stand trial and to certain time credits awarded against that cumulative period.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 794
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to a presumption regarding certain evidence of a prior conviction in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 883
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti and the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 941
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1010
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1108
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the determination of whether jurors in a criminal case have good cause for not performing their duties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1882
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to notice requirements for certain witnesses who are scheduled to appear before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2657
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to jurisdiction and court administration of the El Paso Criminal Law Magistrate Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2923
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the conditions of confinement of children prior to certain judicial proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 3184
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3312
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the taking of an additional specimen of a person's blood on arrest for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3740
84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a Class A misdemeanor or felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3791
84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the provision of recordings of certain interactions with a peace officer relating to intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HCR 147
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, MarkSponsor: Menéndez, José
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3184.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 112
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the composition of the grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 181
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 536
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the designation of certain prostitution prevention programs as commercially sexually exploited persons court programs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 725
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1326
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the maximum cumulative period allowed for restoration of a defendant's competency to stand trial and to certain time credits awarded against that cumulative period.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1746
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a prohibition on requiring a defendant to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere as a condition of entering certain pretrial intervention programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 167
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 212
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 350
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to allowing defendants access to certain evidence of the state in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 529
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the detention of juveniles pending criminal trial.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1038
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1063
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1096
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the electronic recording of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1426
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2090
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a written statement made by an accused as a result of custodial interrogation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2405
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to county reports regarding the implementation of cite and release provisions by local law enforcement agencies.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2589
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to certain fees assessed by a community supervision and corrections department; changing a fee.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2801
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2897
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to an integrated intelligence system to aid state and local law enforcement agencies in locating and arresting fugitives; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2988
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3220
83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a presumption regarding certain evidence of a prior conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3377
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of a prostitution prevention program; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3494
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti and the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 87
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 91
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 462
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to specialty court programs in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 484
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of a prostitution prevention program; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 767
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 969
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the electronic recording of certain statements made by an accused as a result of custodial interrogation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
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
SB 1292
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to DNA testing of biological evidence in certain capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1611
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1712
83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 215
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to photograph and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 219
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 278
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 446
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to discovery in a criminal case and the consequences of a failure to disclose certain discoverable evidence in a timely manner.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
HB 489
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 686
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 748
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a criminal defendant's incompetency to stand trial, to certain related time credits, and to the maximum period allowed for restoration of the defendant to competency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 809
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the use of certain fees collected for pretrial intervention programs offered in a county.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1106
82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, EricSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to providing certain information to a criminal defendant at the time the defendant is placed on deferred adjudication community supervision and at the time of the dismissal of certain proceedings against the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1536
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1647
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1658
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the refund of a cash bond to a defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2019
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2065
82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 121
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to photograph and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 123
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
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
SB 1439
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a criminal defendant's incompetency to stand trial, to certain related time credits, and to the maximum period allowed for restoration of the defendant to competency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1526
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 111
81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the joint or separate prosecution of a capital felony charged against two or more defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 175
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to continuing education and training for peace officers relating to the investigation and prevention of drive-by shootings.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 195
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 296
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 301
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 566
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to proper venue for certain criminal prosecutions of an elected state officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 857
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the penalty for certain outdoor burning violations.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 921
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to jury selection in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1060
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, RobertSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1104
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to discovery in a criminal case and the consequences of a failure to disclose certain discoverable evidence in a timely manner.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 1168
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1233
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1321
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the discharge of a jury under certain circumstances in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1360
81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the effect under the public information law of the disclosure of certain information by a prosecutor to defense counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1544
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, RobertSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to court proceedings for a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for a misdemeanor punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2133
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2139
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HB 2270
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of pretrial victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2510
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the admissibility of a statement made by an accused in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2622
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of pretrial victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2858
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the admissibility of a certificate of analysis or a chain of custody affidavit in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 2882
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of pretrial victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3583
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to photograph and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3615
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the payment of the costs associated with certain conditions of bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4052
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the admissibility of certain news media recordings in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HCR 289
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2139.
Filed
HR 2965
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2139.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 117
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to photograph and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 387
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 413
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of a Class C misdemeanor offense for which the defendant does not appear.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 537
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the emergency installation and use of a device to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 661
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case and the consequences of a failure to disclose certain discoverable evidence in a timely manner.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 743
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1079
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain records and other information in a criminal investigation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1198
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1506
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the payment of the costs associated with certain conditions of bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1631
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the time for filing a certificate of analysis for use as evidence in a criminal action.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1682
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to periodic court approval of participation by a criminal defendant in a pretrial intervention program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1686
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2036
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the admissibility of a statement made by an accused in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2167
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the repeal of the indigent defense representation fund.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SR 1083
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2139.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 292
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the requirement that certain offenders undergo testing for AIDS, HIV infection, or related conditions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 298
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of bail bond costs.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 357
80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the interception of or the collection of other information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 377
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
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
HB 797
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to jury selection in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 798
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 805
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 806
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the admissibility in a trial for capital murder of the identification of a suspect in a pre-trial photographic identification procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 872
80-0 (2007)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 887
80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offenses of credit card or debit card abuse, false statement to obtain property or credit, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1011
80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1086
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to jurors and alternate jurors in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1144
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to jury instructions regarding evidence in a criminal case that is lost or destroyed while in the possession of the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1199
80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a condition for the granting of a deferred disposition or deferred adjudication for certain alcohol-related offenses by minors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1267
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to appointment procedures concerning and compensation and reimbursement for counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants in certain criminal and post-conviction proceedings and to the creation of an indigent defense representation fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1380
80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to court security and the use of money in courthouse security and municipal court building security funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1577
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to certain challenges for cause in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1578
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to certain exceptions to the statutory exclusionary rule in criminal prosecutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1773
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to requiring written notice before the introduction of certain evidence during the punishment phase of a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1939
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain peace officers to dispose of a case based on a Class B misdemeanor without taking the alleged offender before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2385
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection of fees by a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney for certain expenses related to pretrial intervention programs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2391
80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2428
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement profiling based on a person's immigration or nationality status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2437
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of pretrial victim-offender mediation programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2573
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the dismissal of a criminal action.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2675
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2750
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of pretrial victim-offender mediation programs in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2800
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the appointment of associate judges in the district courts in Waller County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3059
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3402
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3415
80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
HB 3807
80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the questioning of prospective jurors during voir dire examination.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4039
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 150
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement profiling based on a person's immigration or nationality status.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 244
80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 396
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 441
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to procedures occurring after a determination of a defendant's incompetency to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 587
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the detention of a child who is alleged to have engaged in conduct violating a penal law of the grade of felony.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 643
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to court orders for discovery in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 773
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by illegal aliens and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens suspected of committing criminal offenses.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 799
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Texas Eyewitness Identification Working Group.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 823
80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the interception of or the collection of other information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1126
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1393
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1472
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a subpoena issued to obtain information relating to certain attorney-client relationships.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2025
80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 63
79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the penalty for evasion of process.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 268
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 462
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 544
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain sexual assault victims to a forensic medical examination.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 550
79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the preparation of and procedures related to a presentence report in a felony case.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 696
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to jury selection in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 975
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a deposition taken of a witness in a criminal action.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1073
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the procedure for determining the incompetency of a defendant to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1374
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the referral of criminal cases to certain magistrates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1394
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the appointment of magistrates to serve the municipal court of record in Kennedale.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1425
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Relating to procedures and evidence in a hearing on a motion in a criminal case to suppress evidence, a confession, or a statement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1601
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use of interpreter services in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1954
79-0 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the financial consequences to a county of the appointment of counsel in certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2120
79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the administration of county government and the exercise of powers at the county level.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 2194
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the review of the results of competency examinations in criminal cases by the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2292
79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2317
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the seizure of property by law enforcement and to the treatment of that property in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2418
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 2485
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the period of time during which a person may be supervised in a pretrial intervention program and the fee that may be charged for the program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2490
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the availability of a pretrial diversion program for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2754
79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the eligibility of a jury commissioner to be selected for or to serve on a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2853
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to pretrial diversion programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3151
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to discovery of certain communications with a witness in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3152
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3289
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certain time limits on and the consequences of a delay in the state's readiness to proceed with the trial of a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3354
79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the continuation of certain statutes authorizing the interception of certain communications for law enforcement purposes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3400
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of bail bond costs.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3416
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the discharge of an alternate juror in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 230
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, JuanSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3152.
Signed by the Governor
HR 2239
79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, Joe
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1068.
Reported enrolled
SB 240
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 251
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the questioning of prospective jurors during voir dire examination.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 336
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the referral of criminal cases to certain magistrates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 560
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 561
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the procedure for determining the incompetency of a defendant to stand trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 663
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to photograph and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 679
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the procedure for determining the incompetency of a defendant to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 741
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the decertification of a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 894
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to certain procedures for filing documents and service of process.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1006
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the period of time during which a person may be supervised in a pretrial intervention program and the fee that may be charged for the program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1049
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the efficient administration and certain powers of county government.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1080
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to pre-trial procedures in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1083
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1135
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain time limits on and the consequences of a delay in the state's readiness to proceed with the trial of a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1195
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
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
SB 1218
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to pre-trial procedures in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1263
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to ensure the quality of forensic science.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1308
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of an accused to be informed of their rights in a language they can understand.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1461
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the offenses for which the use of wire, oral, or electronic interception devices may be authorized.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1508
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a subpoena issued to obtain information relating to certain attorney-client relationships.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1549
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the seizure of property by law enforcement and to the treatment of that property in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1551
79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the continuation of certain offenses and certain statutes involving the interception of certain communications.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 13
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
HB 65
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to certain rights in a criminal or juvenile justice proceeding afforded to a child victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 93
78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the waiver by a defendant of a trial by jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 269
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the victim's statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain sexual assault cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 373
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 383
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to citation and arrest for a Class C misdemeanor.
House: Law Enforcement
Meeting cancelled
HB 438
78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the victim's statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain sexual assault cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 618
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to procedures and evidence in a hearing on a motion in a criminal case to suppress evidence, a confession, or a statement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 661
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 982
78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest when a person confesses to committing a felony.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1000
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the taking of witness depositions in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1034
78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the authority of a judge or justice to defer the proceedings in certain criminal cases involving the operation of a motor vehicle by the holder of a commercial driver's license.
House: Law Enforcement
Postponed
HB 1466
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the adjustment of bail bonds in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1673
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the questioning of prospective jurors during voir dire examination.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1781
78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the venue in the prosecution of the offense of misapplication of trust funds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1900
78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to evidence in a hearing on a motion in a criminal case to suppress evidence, a confession, or a statement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2014
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2078
78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to court-ordered driving safety courses; providing a penalty.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
HB 2657
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2945
78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the oral or electronic creation and use of certain documents related to the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 50
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the victim's statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain sexual assault cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 384
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offenses of perjury and aggravated perjury in certain circumstances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 385
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appeal of an order denying a motion for sanctions against a frivolous pleading or motion.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 628
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1011
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the questioning of prospective jurors during voir dire examination.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1057
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal and juvenile justice cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/04
SB 1707
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 90
78-1 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the time in which counsel must be appointed for indigent misdemeanants in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 71
78-3 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to evidence examined or tested by crime laboratories and similar entities and the regulation of those entities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 36
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 77
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 211
77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 738
77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the statute of limitations for a felony involving leaving the scene of an accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 797
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain pretrial requirements regarding persons accused of crime who remain confined pending trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 840
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a defendant's waiver of arraignment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 855
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1158
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to avoiding the release from jail of defendants detained for certain offenses because of delay in obtaining scientific testing results.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1395
77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest when a person confesses to committing a felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1501
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to duties imposed on a peace officer after performing a search.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1581
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to determining whether a criminal defendant is insane or otherwise incompetent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1745
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 1878
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the creation of a task force to review the methods and procedures used to evaluate a criminal defendant's competency to stand trial and use of the insanity defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2655
77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the right of a criminal defendant to severance of multiple intoxication manslaughter offenses arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2865
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the summoning of potential grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 7
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate or released on bond and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/02
SB 203
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the summoning of potential grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 329
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses involving leaving the scene of an accident.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 553
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the creation of a task force to review the methods and procedures used to evaluate a criminal defendant's competency to stand trial and use of the insanity defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1427
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to venue in the prosecution of cases involving the possession or delivery of controlled substances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1681
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the waiver of a jury trial in the prosecution of a misdemeanor offense within the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 121
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to permitting an arrest without warrant for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 122
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 142
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the right of a defendant to request and receive a pretrial hearing in a criminal case tried before a jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 146
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
HB 193
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 234
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 376
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations for the presentation of certain felony indictments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 795
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 831
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the administration and operation of a pretrial services office and the imposition of certain fees and costs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 892
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to race as a factor in the prosecution of capital cases in which the death penalty is sought by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 973
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to periods of limitation for certain felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1108
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1166
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to dismissal of certain vehicle and traffic law violations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1246
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in connection with the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1255
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to public access to certain conviction and arrest information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1320
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1565
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to a crime victim reporting the commission of an offense to a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1609
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain electronically created records used in a justice or municipal court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1633
76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts of Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2055
76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the regulation of bail bondsmen and of private investigators acting on behalf of sureties on bail bonds; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 2120
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to mandatory conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain sexual offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2158
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to ascertaining the identity of a defendant at the time of arraignment in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2316
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to dismissal of certain vehicle equipment violations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2346
76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to periods of limitation for a felony involving leaving the scene of an accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2675
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the discovery of expert witnesses in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3228
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the nature of an affidavit that may be filed in support of the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3229
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to contraband subject to seizure under a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3230
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the selection of alternate jurors to serve during the term of a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HJR 15
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the denial of bail to certain persons charged with committing intoxication manslaughter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
SB 247
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 460
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of an oral or sign language statement made by the accused.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 557
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the discovery of expert witnesses in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 611
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts of Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 799
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration and operation of a pretrial services office and the imposition of certain fees and costs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 919
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 999
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1000
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in connection with the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1189
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1436
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the authority of a judge to conduct certain judicial proceedings in a county other than the one in which the suit is filed.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1801
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to ascertaining the identity of a defendant at the time of arraignment in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 244
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 508
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 515
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 551
75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to notice of the intended use of an alibi defense in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 573
75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 642
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a bill of particulars in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 664
75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the authority of county judges to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 749
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the discharge of criminal proceedings because of delay in prosecution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 821
75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to permitting an arrest without warrant for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 871
75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to admonitions to defendants on the effects of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1096
75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to using closed circuit television to enter a plea or waive a right in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1365
75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1863
75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the waiver of a defect in a criminal charging instrument.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1992
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the manner in which the videotaping of or the broadcasting by closed circuit television of the testimony of a child who is the victim of or witness to an alleged offense is conducted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2244
75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to a defendant's waiver of the right to object to a defective, erroneous, or irregular complaint.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2248
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a limitation on interviewing or examining a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2281
75-0 (1997)
Author: Clark, Ron
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2710
75-0 (1997)
Author: Clark, Ron
Relating to an amended indictment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2845
75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to reopen an inquest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 75
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to requiring defendants charged with certain assaultive offenses to submit to testing for AIDS or HIV.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 121
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the use of closed circuit video teleconferencing to enter a plea or waive a right in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 224
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the authority of county judges to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 261
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 467
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to prohibiting a peace officer or attorney representing the state from requiring that certain complainants submit to polygraph examinations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 604
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the discharge of criminal proceedings because of delay in presentment of an information or indictment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 611
75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to criminal law magistrates in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 873
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the manner in which the testimony of a child who is the victim of or witness to an alleged offense may be taken in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1080
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 40
74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of DNA analysis of certain inmates and to the creation of a DNA database; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 117
74-0 (1995)
Author: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction over a child and transfer of certain children to district or criminal courts.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 126
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 171
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 318
74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 410
74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to justification as a defense in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 425
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of certain evidence obtained by a law enforcement officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 492
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to change of venue in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 525
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the requisites of a petition for the writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 611
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to challenges for cause to prospective jurors in certain capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 616
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury by a defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 941
74-0 (1995)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the service and return of a subpoena in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 972
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1135
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recording of the operations of a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1228
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a bill of particulars in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1497
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to charging a defendant by indictment or information in the prosecution of certain state jail felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1901
74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to subsequent evidentiary search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2047
74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2662
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the form of a person's name in an indictment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2799
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the right of a victim to comment on a plea bargain agreement in certain criminal prosecutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3088
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the taking of depositions by a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3156
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 5
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to regulation by the legislature of a prosecutor's preparation for trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 54
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to change of venue in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 222
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 492
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to using closed circuit television to enter a plea or waive a right in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 555
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to voir dire examinations in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 698
74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of securing execution of a document by deception.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 723
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the preparation of a list of potential witnesses for use of the parties in conducting the voir dire examination in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 725
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the peremptory challenge of a juror in a criminal case based on the juror's race.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 922
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to peremptory challenges in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1383
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 69
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the qualifications required of grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 244
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the requisites of a petition for the writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 253
73-0 (1993)
Author: Place, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to providing a uniform jury handbook to jurors in a civil or criminal case.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 375
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the selection of a grand jury in a county with a population of less than 100,000.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 376
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the authority of a prosecuting attorney to call a grand jury back into session.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 378
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 380
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the selection of grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 418
73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a prohibition on the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition to charging defendants accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 425
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the reimbursement for travel and living expenses of certain witnesses in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 510
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury by a defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 796
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the interception of certain communications and the use of those communications as evidence; creating a defense to prosecution for unlawful use of certain interception devices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1015
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the application for or issuance of arrest and search warrants by means of electronic or electromagnetic facsimile devices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1383
73-0 (1993)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the selection of a grand jury and to procedures before the grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1489
73-0 (1993)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2113
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2313
73-0 (1993)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the application for or issuance of search warrants by means of an electronic or electromagnetic facsimile device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2471
73-0 (1993)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to justification as a defense in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2571
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parra, Tony
Relating to the establishment of community education child care services.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2599
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the right of a defendant in a criminal case to a speedy trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2834
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of a court to conduct certain criminal proceedings by using a closed circuit television.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 118
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a crime victim to testify in all court proceedings related to the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 38
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the peremptory challenge of a juror in a criminal case based on the juror's race.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 39
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the preparation of a list of potential witnesses for use of the parties in conducting the voir dire examination in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 41
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to notice of the intended use of an alibi defense in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 110
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Relating to peremptory challenge of a juror in a criminal case based on race.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 152
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the interception of certain communications and the use of those communications as evidence; creating a defense to prosecution for unlawful use of certain interception devices.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 164
73-0 (1993)
Author: Shelley, DanSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the operations of a grand jury; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 165
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the interception, use, or disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications and to the prosecution of offenses related to those activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 285
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to change of venue in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 482
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a prohibition on the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 884
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to providing a uniform jury handbook to jurors in a civil or criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 1054
73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the service of summons and waiver of service.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1059
73-0 (1993)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to retaining a lawyer in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1316
73-0 (1993)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to voir dire examinations.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1414
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 25
72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to a jury's right to nullify law in civil and criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 108
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the application for court authorization of the use of a pen register or trap and trace device and exceptions to the prosecution of offenses involving unlawful use of a pen register or trap and trace device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 109
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the offenses for which wire, oral, or electronic interceptions may be authorized.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 110
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications and the use of intercepted communications and evidence derived from those communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 380
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the selection of a grand jury and to procedures before the grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 413
72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the forensic analysis of evidence in criminal matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 427
72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to multiple prosecutions of offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act arising out of single criminal episodes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 441
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the subpoena or attachment of certain witnesses by a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 443
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in an examining trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 444
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duties of a grand jury and the manner in which subpoenas relating to the grand jury process are issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 542
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the authority of a prosecuting attorney to call a grand jury back into session.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 597
72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, SamSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the issuance of evidentiary search warrants and search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 602
72-0 (1991)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to qualifications required of grand jurors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 730
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to divulging information about matters before a grand jury; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 766
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to who may issue an evidentiary search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 797
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the waiver of a trial by jury by a defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 801
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 904
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the admissibility of oral or sign language statements of a criminal defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1042
72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to procedures for an arrest made on school premises.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1046
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the manner in which a magistrate in a criminal case makes a determination or takes a discretionary action.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1069
72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the continuation of a contested case before an agency in which a party to the case or the attorney for the party is a member of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1382
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1469
72-0 (1991)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the preparation of a jury list in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2191
72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to warrantless arrests, amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 148
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to multiple prosecutions of offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act arising out of single criminal episodes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 166
72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a prohibition on the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 411
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the definition of peace officers; making certain technical corrections.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 412
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the payment by a surety to a county of costs incurred by the county in the execution of an arrest warrant issued in response to the surrender by the surety of the principal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 419
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements made by the accused in criminal proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 423
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to peremptory challenges to jurors in criminal cases in county courts or statutory county courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 425
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the offenses for which wire, oral, or electronic interceptions may be authorized.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 426
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to the application for court authorization of the use of a pen register or trap and trace device and exceptions to the prosecution of offenses involving unlawful use of a pen register or trap and trace device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 427
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications and the use of intercepted communications and evidence derived from those communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing printed and distributed
SB 563
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to warrantless arrests, amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from intent calendar
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
SB 920
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to proceedings before a grand jury; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1387
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to issue a citation requiring a person to appear in court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 180
72-1 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to requiring a prosecutor to provide the court and the attorney representing the defendant with a written copy of a plea bargain agreement in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 294
71-0 (1989)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 308
71-0 (1989)
Author: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the forensic analysis of evidence in criminal matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 325
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the filing of a complaint in municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 376
71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al.
Relating to search warrants in cases involving certain offenses against a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 583
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the dismissal of certain criminal actions, the granting of certain motions or exceptions in criminal actions, and the review of those activities by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 598
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to a determination of the competency of a child to testify in certain criminal cases in which the child was a victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 646
71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the manner in which an arrested person is informed of his rights by a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 802
71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of stolen property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1003
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an indictment for aggravated perjury committed before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1004
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the presence in the grand jury room of the attorney representing the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1005
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the subpoena or attachment of certain witnesses by a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1006
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the examination of witnesses and statements made before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1007
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duties of a grand jury and the manner in which subpoenas relating to the grand jury process are issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1119
71-0 (1989)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to search warrants for fire, health, or building safety inspections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1201
71-0 (1989)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to entering presentment of indictment by a grand jury upon the minutes of the court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1231
71-0 (1989)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make an arrest without a warrant for the criminal offense of violation of a court order and for the criminal offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1372
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the peremptory challenge of prospective jurors on racial grounds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1790
71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the physician-patient confidentiality privilege and to creating an exemption for certain records concerning a child abuse investigation.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate conferees appointed
HB 2333
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to issuance of a search warrant by certain judges.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 9
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to quorum requirements for grand juries.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 19
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the time limitations applicable to the prosecution of a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 48
71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to complaints in municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 173
71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained
SB 208
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to proceedings before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 209
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the subpoena or attachment of certain witnesses by a grand jury.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 210
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the presence in the grand jury room of the attorney representing the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 211
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an indictment for aggravated perjury committed before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 212
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a grand jury and the manner in which subpoenas relating to the grand jury process are issued.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 213
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 264
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to criminal law magistrates in Bexar County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 322
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the disposition of stolen property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 345
71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the peremptory challenge of prospective jurors on racial grounds.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Record vote
SB 347
71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the deposition of a witness and discovery in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 350
71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the availability of deferred adjudication for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 498
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Marchant, Ken
Relating to search warrants for fire, health, or code inspections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 523
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the selection of a grand jury and to procedures before the grand jury.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 909
71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to certain procedures regarding arrest without a warrant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1393
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the designation of a defendant by a fictitious name in certain pleadings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 1584
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make an arrest without a warrant for the criminal offense of violation of a court order and for the criminal offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 8
71-2 (1989)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 83
71-3 (1990)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 72
71-4 (1990)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the issuance of search warrants for contraband subject to seizure by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 112
71-4 (1990)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the investigation of certain alleged criminal offenses by the attorney general and the appearance by the attorney general before a grand jury investigating those offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 141
71-4 (1990)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offense of violation of the civil rights of a prisoner.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 58
71-5 (1990)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offense of violation of the civil rights of a prisoner.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 23
70-0 (1987)
Author: Roberts, TedSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the time limitations applicable to the prosecution of a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 52
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the waiver of a jury trial for a person charged with a capital offense and to the punishment, sentencing, and availability of parole or mandatory supervision for a person convicted of a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 71
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the period of time within which the state must be ready for trial in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 94
70-0 (1987)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 95
70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to authorizing written admonitions to defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 249
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the manner in which a defendant is taken before a magistrate in order to be informed of his rights.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 416
70-0 (1987)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the forensic analysis of evidence in criminal matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 422
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, DavidSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the offense of obstruction of a criminal investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Special Subcommittee
HB 453
70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the use of forfeited controlled substances and raw materials for law enforcement purposes and creating the offense of improper diversion of substances and materials; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 509
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the deposition of a witness and discovery in a criminal case.
House: Judicial Affairs
Work Session
HB 544
70-0 (1987)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the dismissal of certain criminal actions, the granting of certain motions or exceptions in criminal actions, and the review of those activities by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 596
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to notice to the state of a defendant's intention to offer a defense of alibi in a criminal case and to discovery procedures in those cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 627
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the preparation and delivery of certain court documents and to costs in civil suits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 995
70-0 (1987)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the testimony and immunity of an accomplice in certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1218
70-0 (1987)
Author: Willy, John
Relating to the joinder in a single indictment, information, or complaint of offenses arising out of a single criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1219
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, SamSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of a judge to call a Court of Inquiry and to the organization and functions of the Court of Inquiry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1573
70-0 (1987)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to court-ordered mental health treatment of a prisoner who is charged with a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Postponed in committee
HB 1771
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the offenses for which an order authorizing the interception of a wire or oral communication may be issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2168
70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the purposes for and the conditions under which a search warrant may be issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2184
70-0 (1987)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to allowing the giving of warnings and setting of bonds telephonically or electronically for persons accused in criminal cases; creating Article 15.171 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2457
70-0 (1987)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the pleading in criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
HJR 51
70-0 (1987)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to determine the manner in which indictments are presented to courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 19
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the time limitations applicable to the prosecution of a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 126
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 218
70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer of a child from the juvenile court to a court having criminal jurisdiction and to examining trials in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 221
70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the deposition of a witness and discovery in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 768
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the examination of witnesses and accused persons and statements made before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 769
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the presence in the grand jury room of the attorney representing the state and to evidence presented before the grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 770
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the duties of a grand jury and the manner in which subpoenas relating to the grand jury process are issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 771
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the subpoena or attachment of certain witnesses by a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 1077
70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the judges who may issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1084
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain administrative proceedings and to the recording of certain statements or testimony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 52
70-2 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the forfeiture of certain property related to the commission of a felony offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 84
70-2 (1987)
Author: Givens, Ron
Relating to the number of peremptory challenges in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 109
70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the confinement of persons who are arrested in a county but are taken before a magistrate in another county.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
SB 83
70-2 (1987)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to certain medical tests required of persons arrested for offenses involving sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 10
69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the interception and use of wire or oral communications and creating the offense of unlawful installation or use of a pen register.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 12
69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 262
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates to accept plea bargain agreements between the state and a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 301
69-0 (1985)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the right of a juvenile certified as an adult to an examining trial.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 363
69-0 (1985)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to a requirement that a prosecuting attorney consult the victim or victim's family before making a plea bargain agreement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 366
69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, Jack
Relating to correction of a defect, error, or irregularity in an indictment of information and to waiver of the defendant's right to object to a defect, error, or irregularity in an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 867
69-0 (1985)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to restricting the authority of the attorney general to reach out-of-court settlements on behalf of the state in litigation pending in a federal court.
House: State Affairs
Record vote
HB 887
69-0 (1985)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a requirement that a hearing be held prior to an exercise of prosecutorial discretion made in exchange for the testimony of a person in the prosecution of another and to the availability of a record of that hearing to certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 907
69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the effect of an agreement between the state and the defendant in a criminal case as to an issue of the defendant's competency to stand trial or sanity at the time of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 990
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the arraignment of persons who are not citizens of the United States.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1055
69-0 (1985)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to creating an offense for escape from custody by a person detained under court order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1439
69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to certain former justices of the peace conducting inquests and arraignments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1500
69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the requisites of an indictment, information, or complaint in a criminal action.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1506
69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the duties of a court on the arraignment of a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 1566
69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the purposes for and the conditions under which a search warrant may be issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1567
69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the purposes for and the conditions under which a search warrant may be issued.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1688
69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to court-ordered mental health treatment of a prisoner who is charged with a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2278
69-0 (1985)
Author: Roberts, TedSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the time limitations applicable to the prosecution of a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/amendments
HB 2310
69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the conducting of inquests and the duty of peace officers to notify justices of the peace and other magistrates of deaths; providing a penalty.
House: Law Enforcement
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 7
69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which a person is charged with a criminal offense, to the jurisdiction of the courts in criminal cases, and to certain requirements applicable to state writs and processes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 102
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to continuances of cases in which a party applying for a continuance or the party's attorney is a member of the legislature.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 147
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to correction of a defect in an indictment or information and to waiver of the defendant's right to object to a defect in an indictment or information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 148
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to a defendant's election of the judge or the jury to assess punishment in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 169
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Harris, Jack
Relating to amendment of an indictment or information and to waiver of the defendant's right to object to a defect, error, or irregularity in an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks
SB 357
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence seized pursuant to a governmental action.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to subcommittee
SB 392
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to criminal complaints for certain traffic offenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 566
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to subpoena procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 685
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to pretrial hearings in certain cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 753
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to establishing a procedure through which a person accused of a crime may obtain notice of the particular offense with which he is charged in addition to the notice provided in the indictment or information in the case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1043
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to permitting the issuance of a search warrant to search a crime scene and providing limitations thereon.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1140
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the effects of the mental condition of a person on the prosecution of the person for a criminal offense and on the responsibility of the person for the offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1191
69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Defining "criminal episode" and relating to joinder and severance of and sentences for offenses occurring in the same criminal episode.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1257
69-0 (1985)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the issuance and extent of warrants issued by certain authorities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1428
69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the procedure for taking the deposition of a witness under the age of 18 in a juvenile court proceeding.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1482
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to venue for trial of unauthorized use of vehicle offenses; adding Article 13.23 to Chapter 13, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1489
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the time limitations applicable to the prosecution of a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 16
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which a person is charged with a criminal offense and to certain requirements applicable to state writs and processes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 26
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which a person is charged with a criminal offense and to the investing of jurisdiction of criminal cases in the courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 82
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to waiver of defects in indictments and informations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 167
68-0 (1983)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to defects in indictments and information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 172
68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 212
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the examination of a proposed patient in a mental health commitment proceeding.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 221
68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the preparation of a list of jurors empaneled for a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 223
68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, MikeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the joinder of offenses occurring in the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 393
68-0 (1983)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 478
68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the transfer of a child from the juvenile court to a court having criminal jurisdiction and to examining trials and appeals in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 607
68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to waiver of defects in indictments and informations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 765
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to discovery and depositions in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 808
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the requisites of an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1043
68-0 (1983)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the disposition of certain persons determined to be incompetent to stand trial and committed to a mental health or mental retardation facility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
See remarks
HB 1099
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to correction of a defect in an indictment or information to waiver of the defendant's right to object to a defect in an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1331
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the execution of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1713
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to waiver of defects in indictments and informations and description and definitions therein.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1870
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to a requirement that a defendant notify the state of his intent to offer the alibi defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2238
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the requirement that an attorney representing the state inform a person that the person may be the subject of a grand jury investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 10
68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Creating a special interim committee to work with the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court in drafting rules of venue; requesting that the supreme court promulgate these rules before the 69th Legislature convenes in 1985.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HJR 63
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the state to prosecute crimes other than capital offenses without having to obtain an indictment from a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HJR 95
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the definition of indictments and informations, their use and requisites, and the investing of jurisdiction in the courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 157
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 159
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the installation and use of a pen register; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 302
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the commitment or recommitment of certain persons determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 400
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to applications and orders for installation of pen registers; to confidentiality of the contents of applications and orders; to unlawful use of pen registers and forfeiture as a consequence of unlawful use; defining offenses and providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 424
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the correction of a defect in an indictment or information and to waiver of the defendant's right to object to a defect in an indictment or information.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 425
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 648
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to waiver of trial by a jury in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 1189
68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the right of the state to appeal in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 121
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to notice to the defendant and his attorney of record in a criminal case of court settings pertaining to that case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 161
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to bail and incarceration of a witness to secure an appearance by the witness in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 360
67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the interception and use of wire or oral communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 523
67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the issuance of a capias or summons in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 524
67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to release of a criminal defendant from detention and dismissal of a criminal action because of delay in prosecuting the criminal action.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 866
67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the presumption of innocence and the state's burden of proof in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 890
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to motions for continuance in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 891
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a defense to the offense of compounding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1024
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to motion for continuance in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1025
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the service of subpoenas in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1134
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the necessity of filing criminal complaints for parking citations when Defendant pleads "gulity" or "nolo contendere".
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1135
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the joinder of offenses occuring in the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1237
67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to dismissal of a criminal action on the motion of the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1267
67-0 (1981)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to waiver of defects in indictments and informations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1337
67-0 (1981)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the waiver of trial by a jury in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1441
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the mandatory issuance of a written notice to appear in court for a traffic violation.
House: Transportation
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1675
67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to defects in indictments and informations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1683
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the arrest of a person believed to have committed a theft and the disposition of the stolen property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1778
67-0 (1981)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to venue of certain speeding offenses.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 1892
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hernandez, JoeSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the requisites of an indictment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1948
67-0 (1981)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the requisites of an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2063
67-0 (1981)
Author: Khoury, Rollin
Relating to the trier of fact in a hearing to determine whether a criminal defendant is competent to stand trial. pref. no. 12.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 2153
67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant and the disposition of the property seized.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2224
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the furnishing to defendant's counsel of a copy of the indictment or information which charges a defendant with commission of a crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2362
67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 2391
67-0 (1981)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the payment of the costs of an extradition.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2394
67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to dismissal of a prosecution in justice or municipal court if previous prosecution for the same offense was dismissed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 120
67-0 (1981)
Author: Howard, Ed
Relating to the interception and use of wire or oral communications; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
SB 121
67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the admissibility in a criminal proceeding and the preservation of a statement made by an accused as a result of or during a custodial interrogation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 259
67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to service of subpoenas in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 263
67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to notice and hearing before altering a defendant's bail.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 384
67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to the requirement of notice for the defense or rebuttal of alibi.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 408
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to definition of "criminal episode" and to the joinder and severance of offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 497
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 501
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to waiver of trial by a jury in a misdemeanor case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 504
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to depositions in criminal cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 864
67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to requisites of an indictment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1000
67-0 (1981)
Author: McKnight, PeytonSponsor: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to defects in and motion to quash indictments and informations, to waiver when no motion filed, and to sufficiency of an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
SB 1015
67-0 (1981)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Relating to criminal complaints for parking offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks
SB 1254
67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 112
67-1 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to defects in indictments and informations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 155
67-1 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to exceptions from the offense under the Penal Code and to definitions under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, for the interception and use of wire or oral communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 38
67-1 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to exceptions from the offense under the Penal Code and to definitions under the Code of Criminal Procedures, 1965, for the interception and use of wire or oral communications.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 212
66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to punishment for the offense of fleeing a police officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 248
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to notice to the defendant and his attorney of record in a criminal case of court settings pertaining to that case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 502
66-0 (1979)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to a defendant's right to a speedy trial in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 794
66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the presentments of indictments by grand juries.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 927
66-0 (1979)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to dismissal of criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 981
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hartung, Frank
Relating to the admissibility in a criminal case of an oral statement made by an accused.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Governor submitted as emergency
HB 1120
66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the right of an accused to an examining trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1129
66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to resisting unlawful arrest or search.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1130
66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the time for notice of a pre-trial hearing in a criminal case and the time for filing motions, pleadings, and exceptions after such notice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1136
66-0 (1979)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the requirement that a defendant give prior written notice to the attorney for the State when the defendant intends to rely on the defense of alibi.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1246
66-0 (1979)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the issuance of a capias or summons in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1278
66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to providing interpreters and their pay; providing for pre-trial hearings on motions for interpreters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1319
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, JoeSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to a change of venue granted on motion of defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1428
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to issuance of a search warrant to search for property constituting evidence of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1520
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to search warrants issued to search for and seize news media work product.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1521
66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, RonaldSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to interpreters for deaf persons in civil, criminal, and governmental proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1543
66-0 (1979)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to the definition of criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1762
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the requirement that the testimony of an accomplice in a juvenile adjudication hearing be corroborated by other evidence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2011
66-0 (1979)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to clarifying statutory references made by the Code of Criminal Procedure to the Mentally Retarded Persons Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2091
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, LutherSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to search warrants to search for and seize property or items located in a news media office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2232
66-0 (1979)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to the release of a defendant charged with a misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of $200 or less on submission of a plea of guilty or nolo contendre, a waiver of jury trial, and a predetermined fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 69
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the interception and use of wire or oral communications; providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 106
66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Waters, Ron
Relating to the time limits for the state to be ready for trial in certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 144
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee unfavorably
SB 145
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to time limitations within which the state must provide a speedy trial of criminal cases and to discharge for delay; providing extent of application of this Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 211
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Gilley, Smith
Relating to service of certain subpoenas.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendar Committee
SB 221
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the right of an accused to an examining trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 337
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to defects in and motions to quash indictments and informations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 338
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the requirement that a defendant give prior written notice to the attorney for the state when the defendant intends to rely on the defense of alibi and subsequent procedures in relation to the defense; amending Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 449
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the time for notice of a pretrial hearing in a criminal case and the time for filing motions, pleadings, and exceptions after such notice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 457
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the filing of briefs in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 545
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to definition of "criminal episode" and to the joinder and severance of offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 548
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment and compensation of interpreters; providing for pretrial hearings on motions for interpreters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 588
66-0 (1979)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to fees allowed to sheriffs and constables and the time for returning a document unexecuted.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 848
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to notification to parties of pleadings and orders in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 849
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to the manner of serving a subpoena.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 860
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to indictment or information in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 981
66-0 (1979)
Author: Howard, Ed
Relating to the interception and use of wire or oral communications; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Posting rule suspended
SB 1135
66-0 (1979)
Author: Price, Bob
Relating to a request for a speedy trial by the defendant in a criminal case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 1142
66-0 (1979)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to court procedure in certain traffic cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1202
66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant to search for property constituting evidence of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 84
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the competence of a defendant to stand trial in a criminal proceeding; providing for examination, hearing, disposition, and commitment of a defendant when there is evidence or a finding that the defendant is incompetent to stand trail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 121
65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the number of peremptory challenges in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 122
65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the time for the examining trial and for the grand juror inquiry into an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 251
65-0 (1977)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Relating to agreement by the judge to a continuance by consent of the parties in a criminal action.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 319
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the requisites of an indictment, an information, and a complaint.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 369
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to notice to the defendant and his attorney of record in a criminal case of court settings pertaining to that case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 392
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to dismissal of criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 524
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to statutes of limitations when the period ends on Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 559
65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the right to an examining trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 701
65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to search warrants to search for and seize evidence of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 749
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mayes, Ed
Relating to organized crime and the interception of communications in the investigation of organized crime; creating offenses and providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 753
65-0 (1977)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Relating to fees for services of process by sheriffs and constables.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 905
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the return of stolen property to the rightful owner when no criminal trial is pending.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 947
65-0 (1977)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the right of an accused to an indictment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 951
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to competency of a defendant to stand trial in a criminal proceeding, to the insanity defense to criminal prosecution, and to the examination, transportation, and commitment of mentally ill or mentally retarded defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1090
65-0 (1977)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to severance of offenses; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1301
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1375
65-0 (1977)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to arrest procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1403
65-0 (1977)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to defects in indictments and informations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1406
65-0 (1977)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to admissibility of an accused's oral confession that is electronically recorded.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1474
65-0 (1977)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the execution of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1554
65-0 (1977)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1654
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to a speedy trial of criminal cases; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 156
65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the contents of an affidavit required for search warrants to search for and seize evidence of an offense or that a particular person committed an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 240
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 279
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to service of certain subpoenas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 606
65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Providing for the joinder of offenses and severances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 681
65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the requirement for an indictment in felony cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 937
65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SB 947
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Amending Article 26.13, Code fo Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; providing for plea agreement procedure, and plea of guilty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 1081
65-0 (1977)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to defects in indictments and informations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 1133
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 207
64-0 (1975)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.Sponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to procedure for objecting to court's charge to the jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 311
64-0 (1975)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the right of a person under investigation by the grand jury to appear before the grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 312
64-0 (1975)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to photographs of lineups and similar identification proceedings; providing that such photographs are admissible in criminal prosecutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 378
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to waiver of grounds not claimed in certain writ proceedings; providing for severability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 595
64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Providing that an accused in a felony case shall have an examining trial before arraignment; relating to the grounds for a motion to set aside an indictment or information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 693
64-0 (1975)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to dismissal of criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 832
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to procedure for arrest, release, and appearance before a magistrate for certain misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Tabled
HB 1188
64-0 (1975)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to setting forth in a complaint, information, or indictment the citation of the statute, ordinance, code, rule, or order the accused is alleged to have violated.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Refusal to adopt conference committee report by Senate
HB 1401
64-0 (1975)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the time for the examining trail and for the grand jury inquiry into an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1422
64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to discovery available to the defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1536
64-0 (1975)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Providing for the joinder of offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1696
64-0 (1975)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Providing rules governing evidentiary searches.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1826
64-0 (1975)
Author: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to the determination of the competency of a defendant to stand trial in a criminal proceeding; providing for the disposition of incompetent defendants; providing for crediting time of confinement in a mental hospital on a criminal sentence; providing for severability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2113
64-0 (1975)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to subpoenas in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2114
64-0 (1975)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to joinder of certain offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 12
64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to an accused's right to an examining trial before an indictment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably substituted
SB 131
64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the use of force in making an arrest or executing a search.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
SB 431
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with no action taken
SB 535
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the places and manner of commitment of criminal defendants insane at teh time of trial.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 575
64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Providing for the joinder of offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 769
64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to waiver of grounds not claimed in certain writ proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 840
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to evidence by deposition and former testimony in criminal trials.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 901
64-0 (1975)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to the competency of a defendant to stand trial in a criminal proceeding and relating to the insanity defense to criminal prosecution; providing for examination, hearings, and disposition of defendants; providing for crediting time of confinement in a mental hospital on a criminal sentence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 23
63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the failure to appear when required by persons lawfully released from custody pending the disposition of criminal charges or appeal on condition they will subsequently appear.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
HB 201
63-0 (1973)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Relating to joinder and severance of offenses in an indictment, information, or complaint and to the verdict when offenses are joined.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 580
63-0 (1973)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Providing deposition practice for the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 582
63-0 (1973)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to discovery in criminal cases by the state and the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 593
63-0 (1973)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the surrender of an accused by his surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 933
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the establishment and operation of a pretrial intervention program in counties with a population in excess of 750,000; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1251
63-0 (1973)
Author: Garcia, MattSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to dismissal of criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1253
63-0 (1973)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 17
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the interception and use of wire and oral communications.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
SB 40
63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to joinder and severance of offenses in an indictment, information, or complaint and to the verdict when offenses are joined.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
SB 395
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Providing for the detention of a witness to a developing or an in-process riot or civil insurrection, fixing a time limit, providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 577
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Authorizing issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 706
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the interception and use of wire or oral communications. by amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 728
63-0 (1973)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the issuance of search warrants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
HB 92
62-0 (1971)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to determining if a person arrested for a felony is under indictment for another felony offense and was out on bail at the time of the arrest for the subsequent offense.
HB 96
62-0 (1971)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to mandatory release of certain accused misdemeanants under the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways on the signing of a promise to appear in court.
HB 149
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to the interception of wire or oral communications.
HB 154
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to charging more than one offense in an indictment.
HB 157
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to authoring the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
HB 209
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to authorizing waiver of right to be accused by indictment in noncapital felony cases.
HB 218
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to providing for dismissal of certain prosecutions not tried within 120 days after indictment.
HB 359
62-0 (1971)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Relating to providing for the joinder of two or more offenses in the same indictment.
HB 371
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to the execution of search warrants for narcotics in certain situations without giving notice of purpose.
HB 537
62-0 (1971)
Author: Niland, Tom
Relating to the deferring of prosecution by the district court in felony drug cases for violators of a certain age.
HB 921
62-0 (1971)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to an accused's right to an examining trial before and indictment.
HB 1135
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the number of peremptory challenges permitted in criminal cases.
HB 1144
62-0 (1971)
Author: Lee, W.E. "Will"
Relating to authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
HB 1245
62-0 (1971)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to providing for the detention of a witness to a developing or an in-process riot or civil insurrection, fixing a time limit, providing penalties.
HB 1395
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the joinder and severance of offenses in an indictment, information, oor complaint and to the verdict when offenses are joined.
HB 1775
62-0 (1971)
Author: Pickens, Ace | et. al.
Relating to legal jeopardy.
HB 1806
62-0 (1971)
Author: Newton, Jon P.
Relating to pretrial mental examinations for persons accused of crimes.
HJR 37
62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Proposing an amendment to permit courts of record to determine mental competency to stand trial in criminal actions.
HJR 38
62-0 (1971)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Proposing an amendment to provide for waiver of grand jury indictment by a person accused of a felony.
SB 116
62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray | et. al.Sponsor: Bigham, John R.
Relating to authorizing waiver of right to be accused by indictment by person represented by counsel in noncapital felony cases.
SB 129
62-0 (1971)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value.
SB 199
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to interception of wire or oral communications.
SB 202
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of search warrants to search for and seize evidence of a crime.
SB 205
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Relating to charging more than one offense in an indictment.
SB 247
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to providing for the joinder of two or more offenses in the same indictment, information, or complaint.
SJR 25
62-0 (1971)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Proposing an amendment to the Texas constitution, to allow prosecution of felonies on the information of the District or County Attorney.
SJR 30
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bates, James S.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to permit courts of record to determine mental competency to stand trial in criminal actions.
HB 69
61-0 (1969)
Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex | et. al.
Relating to providing for the issuing, service, and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense; providing for the appearance of the corporation, or upon failure of the corporation to appear, that a plea of not guilty shall be deemed continuously present in said court after the plea of not guilty is entered or appearance made, until final disposition is made of the case; further providing that if a corporation shall be found guilty and a fine imposed, then a judgment shall be entered having the same force and effect and shall be enforced against such corporation in the same manner as if the judgment were recovered in a civil action.
HB 361
61-0 (1969)
Author: Neugent, L. Dean
Relating to amending statutes providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value and providing rules under which such warrant may issue.
HB 474
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean | et. al.
Relating to providing for the joinder of two or more offenses in the same indictment, information, or complaint; providing for the joinder of two or more defendants in the same indictment, information, or complaint.
HB 550
61-0 (1969)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace
Relating to authorizing the application for and the issuance of orders to intercept wire or oral communications.
HB 844
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L. | et. al.
Relating to the use of video recordings to present evidence in civil and criminal cases.
HJR 40
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to permit an accused to waive indictment by a grand jury.
SB 92
61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to providing for the joinder of two or more offenses in the same indictment, information, or complaint; providing for the joinder of two or more defendants in the same indictment, information, or complaint.
SB 250
61-0 (1969)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value; providing the rules under which such warrant may issue.
SB 726
61-0 (1969)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to preservation of testimony and evidence and to payment for transcripts and statements of fact.
HB 254
60-0 (1967)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping except in certain instances; providing criminal penalties and civil remedies.
HB 358
60-0 (1967)
Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee | et. al.
Relating to confessions and the duties of magistrates.
HB 609
60-0 (1967)
Author: Barton, Bill W.
Relating to waiver of grand jury indictment by a person accused of a felony.
HJR 41
60-0 (1967)
Author: Barton, Bill W.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for waiver of grand jury indictment by a person accused of a felony.
HB 406
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R. | et. al.
Relating to sexual psychopaths.
HB 732
59-0 (1965)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to the challenge of jurors for cause in criminal cases; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 848
59-0 (1965)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to the amount of bond required before issuance of a writ of attachment.
HB 1036
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R.
Relating to providing for the issuing, service and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense; providing for the appearance of the corporation or upon failure of the corporation to appear, that a plea of not guilty shall be entered and the corporation shall be deemed continuously present in said court, after the plea of not guilty is entered, or appearance made, until final disposition is made of the case.
SB 169
59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to the conditions and procedures under which a child may be prosecuted as if he were an adult.
HB 797
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas so as to state clearly that the trial judge may set any criminal case for a pretrial hearing for the purpose of disposing of certain preliminary matters before the case is set for trial upon its merits.
HB 41
57-0 (1961)
Author: Glass, Webster W.
Relating to the admission as evidence in the Courts of this State of statements contained in certain affidavits, documents or records which statements concern the claim of ownership or title in or the actual use, occupancy or posession of real estate.
HB 241
57-0 (1961)
Author: Barlow, James E.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the waiver of jury trial in a criminal prosecution for a felony less than a capital offense upon entering a plea other than a plea of guilty.
HB 338
57-0 (1961)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to the drawing of names from the jury wheel; making certain provisions for any person having a cause of action pending to be present.
HB 381
57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending certain Articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure providing that a defendant in the justice court may plead nolo contendere in addition to guilty or not guilty and providing that pleading in the justice court may be oral.
HB 532
57-0 (1961)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure relating to admissibility of confessions made by defendants in criminal cases.
HB 704
57-0 (1961)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to challenges for cause in capital cases; providing that the prosecuting attorney shall make known to the Court whether or not he will qualify the jury and seek the death penalty.
HB 825
57-0 (1961)
Author: Barlow, James E.
Relating to regulating the taking, transcribing and selling of testimony taken in any deposition or preliminary examining trial by others than court reporters.
HB 888
57-0 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending Chapter 4, Title 7, Article 532, Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas, so as to state clearly that the trial judge may set any criminal case for a pre-trial hearing for the purpose of disposing of certain preliminary matters before the case is set for trial upon its merits.
HB 889
57-0 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas permitting a forfeiture of the recognizance, bail bond, or current money of the United States, in lieu thereof, of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
HB 80
57-1 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to state clearly that the trial judge may set any criminal case for a pre-trial hearing for the purpose of disposing of certain preliminary matters before the case is set for trial upon its merits.
HB 82
57-1 (1961)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance, bail bond, or current money of the United States, in lieu thereof, of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
HB 86
57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to amending certain Articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas providing that two or more defendants who are jointly or separately indicted or complained against for the same offense or an offense growing out of the same transaction may be, in the discretion of the court, tried jointly or separately as to one or more defendants; and providing that either defendant may testify for the other or in behalf of the state; providing for a reversal of the judgment of conviction where a denial of a severance or separate trial was prejudicial to the defendant or an abuse of the trial judge's discretion.
HB 88
57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to state clearly that the trial judge may set any criminal case for a pretrial hearing for the purpose of disposing of certain preliminary matters before the case is set for trial upon its merits.
HB 96
57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance or bail bond of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
HB 105
57-3 (1962)
Author: James, Tom | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas relating to defenses and exemptions applicable under a certain Article.
HB 190
56-0 (1959)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to providing that whenever negligence is a part or element of an offense it shall be necessary that the indictment, information, or complaint allege the act or acts relied upon to constitute negligence.
HB 222
56-0 (1959)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to the admissibility of confessions made by defendants in criminal cases, so as to provide that a confession made while a defendant is in confinement or in the custody of an officer must be made in writing before certain specified magistrates.
HB 242
56-0 (1959)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to providing for the use of photographic, photostatic, microfilm or other accurately reproduced copies of original writing or written instruments in any judicial or administrative proceeding or trial where the original is produced at the time it is offered in evidence or is accounted for, or where there is no bona fide dispute as to the copy's accuracy.
HB 327
56-0 (1959)
Author: Daily, Roger
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to applications for continuance in criminal cases, so as to permit the application of a defendant to be sworn to by his attorney.
HB 364
56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to amending the Mental Health Code providing for judicial restoration of persons previously adjudged mentally incompetent.
HB 384
56-0 (1959)
Author: Cox, John Trimmier Morrison | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure for the purpose of permitting a defendant who is charged with a felony to waive a jury regardless of whether the plea is guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere.
HB 404
56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance or bail bond of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
HB 405
56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to state clearly that the trial judge may set any criminal case for a pretrial hearing for the purpose of disposing of certain preliminary matters before the case is set for trial upon its merits.
HB 462
56-0 (1959)
Author: Woolsey, W. N. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to providing that two or more defendants who are jointly or separately indicted or complained against for the same offense or an offense growing out of the same transaction may be, in the discretion of the court, tried jointly or separately as to one or more defendants.
HB 520
56-0 (1959)
Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun"
Relating to waiver of indictment upon a plea of guilty in Criminal prosecutions for any offense classified as a felony less than a capital offense and to prosecution for such offense by information; providing when Act shall become effective.
SB 107
56-0 (1959)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by permitting a defendant who is charged with a felony to waive a jury regardless of whether the plea is guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere.
SB 171
56-0 (1959)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to waiver of indictment upon a plea of guilty in Criminal prosecutions for any offense classified as a felony less than a capital offense and to prosecution for such offense by information.
SB 186
56-0 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to permit a forfeiture of the recognizance or bail bond of a defendant who fails to appear on the day set for a pre-trial hearing on pleadings and motions or any subsequent date set for a hearing on pleadings and motions.
SB 198
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to providing that two or more defendants who are jointly or separately indicted or complained against for the same offense or an offense growing out of the same transaction may be, in the discretion of the court, tried jointly or separately as to one or more defendants.
SB 339
56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to state clearly that the trial judge may set any criminal case for a pretrial hearing for the purpose of disposing of certain preliminary matters before the case is set for trial upon its merits.
SJR 10
56-0 (1959)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Proposing an amendment allowing waiver of indictment upon a plea of guilty in Criminal prosecutions for any offense classified as a felony less than a capital offense.
HB 78
56-2 (1959)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that the defendant in a criminal prosecution for any non-capital felony offense, shall have the right upon entering a plea of guilty or upon entering a plea of nolo contendere, to waive the right of trial by a Jury.
SB 47
56-2 (1959)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that the defendant in a criminal prosecution for any non-capital felony offense, shall have the right upon entering a plea of guilty or upon entering a plea of nolo contendere, to waive the right of trial by a jury.
HB 25
56-3 (1959)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to providing that the defendant in a criminal prosecution for any non-capital felony offense, shall have the right upon entering a plea of guilty or upon entering a plea of nolo contendere, to waive the right of trial by a Jury.
SB 3
56-3 (1959)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that the defendant in a criminal prosecution for any non-capital felony offense shall have the right, upon entering a plea of guilty or upon entering a plea of nolo contendere, to waive the right of trial by a jury.
HB 676
55-0 (1957)
Author: Mann, Frank E.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas in regards to Requisites of an Indictment.
HB 833
55-0 (1957)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas so that when a criminal action is dismissed by permission of the court upon the filling of a written statement by the district or county attorney such written statement shall not only be incorporated in the judgment of dismissal but shall become a public record as such and shall be essential to the validity of such dismissal.
HB 587
54-0 (1955)
Author: King, Tom E.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to authorize dismissal of misdemeanor criminal actions on court's motion; providing for notice, judgment, refiling.
HB 818
54-0 (1955)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas so as to allow an appeal from an order granting a peace bond.
HB 172
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to providing that motions to set aside indictment, exceptions to indictments, motions to set aside or quash a jury panel or special venire because not summoned according to law, and motions for change of venue shall in all felony prosecutions, be filed and disposed of before trial or will be waived.
HB 173
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to authorizing a defendant in a criminal case charged with commission of a felony classified as less than capital, to waive a trial by jury and be tried by the court.
HB 333
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bates, Garth C.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to violation of promise to appear by persons arrested for speeding by extending the time for notices to appear in court and by providing that notices to appear need not be given to persons operating vehicles not registered in Texas nor to non-residents.
SB 62
53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain Acts to remove mandatory requirement of written notices to appear to certain persons arrested for speeding; extending the time for notices to appear in court.
SB 128
53-0 (1953)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Relating to making it unlawful to search a private residence without a search warrant and to use in evidence any fact or facts, or testimony obtained in violation thereof, or in violation of the laws of this State or of the United States; and providing a penalty for a violation thereof.
SB 254
53-0 (1953)
Author: Rogers, Johnnie B.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to violation of promise to appear by persons arrested for speeding, by extending the time for notices to appear in court and by providing that notices to appear need not be given to persons operating vehicles not registered in Texas nor to non-residents.
SB 135
52-0 (1951)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that at any time after the arrest of a defendant upon an indictment the defendant may obtain an order for special venire upon written motion supported by affidavit of himself or counsel stating that he expects at the present term of court.
SB 149
52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to authorizing a defendant in a criminal case charged with commission of a felony classified as less than capital, to waive a trial by jury and be tried by the court.
SB 158
52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to authorizing the judge of any district or criminal district court to require a witness in a capital case to enter into a recognizance; prescribing the procedure to be followed; prescribing the circumstances under which it may be required, making it unlawful for a witness to violate such recognizance; making the statute cumulative of other laws; fixing a penalty; providing a savings clause.
SB 174
52-0 (1951)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing that motions to set aside indictments, exceptions to indictments, motions to set aside or quash a jury panel or special venire because not summoned according to law, and motions for change of venue shall in all felony prosecutions, be filed and disposed of before trial or will be waived.
SB 176
52-0 (1951)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to making it a misdemeanor to print for sale or distribution, or to circulate, distribute, publish or offer for sale, any letter, paper, document, notice of intent to bring suit, or other notice or demand, which simulates a form of court or legal process; prescribing penalties.
SB 177
52-0 (1951)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to making it unlawful to send or deliver or cause to be sent or delivered any letter, paper, document, notice of intent to bring suit, or other notice or demand, which stimulates a form of court or legal process, with intent to lead the recipient or sendee to believe the same to be genuine, for the purpose of obtaining any money or thing of value; prescribing penalties.
HB 857
51-0 (1949)
Author: Williams, Eugene C.
Relating to amending Article 601-A, Code of Criminal Procedure of 1925, relative to the summoning of juries in certain counties; repealing all laws in conflict therewith to the extent of such conflict only,.
HB 154
50-0 (1947)
Author: Suiter, Mary Elizabeth
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to suits based upon a crime, offense, or trespass; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
HB 291
50-0 (1947)
Author: Templeton, R. L.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, relating to the confession of a defendant; providing a saving clause.
SB 94
50-0 (1947)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that at any time after the arrest of a defendant upon an indictment the defendant may obtain an order for special venire upon written motion support by affidavit.
SB 98
50-0 (1947)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that motions to quash and set aside indictments or informations, exceptions to the form or substance of indictments or informations, applications for change of venue, pleas of former jeopardy, affidavits setting forth the insanity of the defendant, or other claims shall be filed and presented to the court at least three full days prior to the date the cause has been set for trial and not afterwards; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict; providing that the invalidity of any part shall not affect the remainder.
HB 455
49-0 (1945)
Author: Foster, William S. "Bill"
Relating to requiring the county or district attorney to furnish the defendant an exact copy of any statement or confession that may be taken in connection with any criminal offense and providing for failure of county or district attorney to furnish said copy.
HB 568
49-0 (1945)
Author: Crawford, Carlton
Relating to amending certain Acts by granting tax remission to the City of Palacios and Village of Collegeport, Matagorda County, Texas; providing a penalty for misapplication of the moneys thus donated.
HB 658
49-0 (1945)
Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing for right of persons in custody of peace officers, or other persons, to communicate with counsel, friends, or relatives.
SB 73
49-0 (1945)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that the motions to quash and set aside indictment or information of the State or defendant for special venire, to quash venire writ, plea of former jeopardy, exceptions to the form or substance of an indictment or information, application for change of venue, and affidavit setting forth the insanity of the defendant shall be filed three days prior to the date of the trial of the cause has been set and not afterwards.
SB 55
48-0 (1943)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to confessions.
SB 105
48-0 (1943)
Author: Lovelady, Karl L.
Relating to amending Article 650, Code of Criminal procedure, which makes severance of two or more defendants jointly prosecuted a matter of right, so that said Article shall read as hereinafter stated and provide that where tow or more defendants are jointly indicted or charged with any penal offense, whether felony or misdemeanor, they must be tried jointly unless the court in the Exercise of its sound discretion grants a severance for good cause shown.
SB 327
48-0 (1943)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to permit the state to elect which offense a party shall be prosecuted for when the act or transaction upon which the prosecution is predicated constitutes both swindling and some other offense.
HB 66
47-0 (1941)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing that a defendant filing a plea of privilege shall endorse the plea with his Post Office address and that service of a copy of a controverting plea showing the date of the hearing on such plea may be had by registered mail directed to the party claiming such privilege at the Post Office address given on the plea of privilege.
HB 164
47-0 (1941)
Author: Favors, Ennis
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; providing for the taking of confessions before the County Judge and the County Attorney in any county where venue lies.
HB 347
47-0 (1941)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to disapprove, invalidate, and strike Rule 168 of the Rules promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas; providing the effective date of this Act; prohibiting search, seizure, or examination of the person of any party without his consent, in civil actions, except actions under Workmen's Compensation Act.
SB 130
47-0 (1941)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain Article providing that the time during which an indictment, information, or complaint has been pending shall not be computed in the period of limitation.
SB 232
47-0 (1941)
Author: Smith, John Lee
Relating to striking Rule 272 proposed by the Supreme Court regarding jury charges; providing the effective date.
SB 233
47-0 (1941)
Author: Smith, John Lee
Relating to striking Rule 90 proposed by the Supreme Court of Texas regarding waiver of defects in pleading; providing the effective date.
SB 234
47-0 (1941)
Author: Smith, John Lee
Relating to striking Rule 67 proposed by the Supreme Court of Texas regarding the amendment of pleadings in order to conform to issues tried without objection; providing the effective date.
SB 246
47-0 (1941)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to amending certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure providing for the taking of confessions before the County Judge and the County and/or District Attorney in any county where venue lies and eliminating the provision providing for the defendant to make his mark if witnessed by some person other than a peace officer.
HB 27
46-0 (1939)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 40th Legislature; return of bills of exceptions and statements of facts by attorney.
HB 39
46-0 (1939)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; to provide for the joinder of more than one plaintiff in one cause of action under the conditions set out in the terms of the Act.
HB 41
46-0 (1939)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to amending and repealing certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure; jointly indicting, charging, and trying persons charged with offenses growing out of the same transaction.
HB 49
46-0 (1939)
Author: Keith, Joseph Arthur "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Articles of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing for the issuance of subpoenas in civil cases.
HB 63
46-0 (1939)
Author: Brown, R. Lee
Relating to amending certain Articles of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; expediting the legal procedure in handling an election contest case.
HB 65
46-0 (1939)
Author: Russell, John K.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; taking of depositions without interrogatories in criminal cases.
HB 67
46-0 (1939)
Author: Russell, John K.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; the application for continuance on account of absence of witnesses by defendants in criminal cases.
HB 102
46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to providing for waiver of defects, faults, and omissions in pleading in certain cases.
HB 105
46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to preserving filed pleadings by making just and convenient regulations to such end.
HB 128
46-0 (1939)
Author: McAlister, Obel L. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Articles of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; providing that where two or more persons are charged with the same offense or offenses, such persons may be tried jointly upon the same transaction or undertaking.
HB 218
46-0 (1939)
Author: Smith, Magus F.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas State Penal Code; changing the penalty for the violation of unlawfully acting as agent.
HB 437
46-0 (1939)
Author: Daniel, Sr., Marion Price
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful, after an answer is filed in a civil case or an indictment returned in a criminal case, for a lawyer interested in the case or the trial directly or indirectly to discuss with the court or the judge before whom said case is pending except in the presence of opposing counsel, or in open court after having given reasonable notice to opposing counsel; providing a suitable penalty for violation.
HB 503
46-0 (1939)
Author: Allen, C. L.
Relating to providing that in all cases where two or more defendants are jointly indicted, the right of severance and to separate trials shall be vested in the discretion of the Court.
HB 584
46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; submission of cases upon special issues; providing that each party shall present in writing to the court before submission the theory or theories of recovery or defense which he desires to have submitted.
HB 718
46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; notice by publication in the taking of depositions of witnesses in civil cases.
HB 719
46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; relating to the publication of citation where defendant is unknown.
SB 59
46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.
Relating to preserving filed pleadings by making just and convenient regulations to such end.
SB 70
46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to pleas of privilege.
SB 339
46-0 (1939)
Author: Martin, Jesse E.
Relating to amending certain Articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing that where two or more persons are charged, either as principals, accomplices, or accessories, with the same offense or offenses, any two or more of such defendants may be tried jointly before one jury, at one and the same time.
SB 388
46-0 (1939)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to providing that in all cases where two or more defendants are jointly indicted, the right of severance and to separate trials shall be vested in the discretion of the Court.
HB 542
44-0 (1935)
Author: McCalla, Kenneth
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; requiring copy of pleadings to be furnished to adverse parties.
HB 63
42-0 (1931)
Author: Burns, Gordon M. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide certain fees in certain felony cases.
HB 69
42-0 (1931)
Author: Graves, Harry N.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that defendants jointly or separately indicted for an offense growing out of the same transaction shall in the discretion of the trial court be placed on trial jointly or separately.
HB 78
42-0 (1931)
Author: Hines, Charles C. "Charlie" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that upon the filing of such controverting plea, the judge or justice of the peace shall note on same a time for a hearing on the plea of privilege.
HB 80
42-0 (1931)
Author: Bond, Thomas R.
Relating to authorizing indictments to be corrected and amended after same has been returned by the grand jury.
HB 176
42-0 (1931)
Author: Coltrin, George W.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing for information by affidavit of the insanity of a convicted defendant.
HB 319
42-0 (1931)
Author: Hill, Paul Story | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide the requisites of pleadings of the plaintiff and the filing of amended and/or supplemental pleadings in cases against non-residents, transient persons, and persons whose whereabouts are unknown.
SB 60
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for the filing of records in the order received, for setting the cases for submission, and the notification of parties of the receipt and the date set for hearing.
SB 61
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending certain Article by dispensing with the necessity of a File Docket, and providing for docketing all causes on the Trial Docket.
SB 68
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to saving amendments in legal action from limitation.
SB 255
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to providing for the trial of misdemeanors upon complaint, without an information, provided, however, in counties having one or more criminal district courts an information must be filed in each misdemeanor case, in counties having no county attorney.
SB 266
42-0 (1931)
Author: Oneal, Benjamin Grady "Ben"
Relating to making citations directory instead of mandatory.
SB 445
42-0 (1931)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink"
Relating to amending certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to setting aside forfeiture.
SB 470
42-0 (1931)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to confessions.
SB 548
42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodruff, Henry Grady
Relating to providing that fees in felony cases payable by the State shall be limited to five cases against the same defendant.
HB 56
41-0 (1929)
Author: McGill, Joseph
Relating to providing for the taking of testimony of a witness or witnesses in this State, either on written interrogatories or by oral deposition, or any mandate, writ or commission issued out of any court of record in any other State, Territory, district or foreign jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary
HB 94
41-0 (1929)
Author: King, Arthur Howard | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Statutes of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas relating to searches without a warrant.
House: Liquor Traffic
HB 719
41-0 (1929)
Author: Johnson, Albert Sid
Relating to amending certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
SB 29
41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to citations and copy of petition when injunctions are issued.
SB 30
41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to posting and publication of Legal Notices.
SB 169
41-0 (1929)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to providing for the taking of testimony of a witness or witnesses in this State either on written interrogatories or by oral deposition, on any mandate, writ or commission issued out of any court of record in any other State, Territory, District or Foreign jurisdiction.
HB 62
41-2 (1929)
Author: Sanders, Phil L. | et. al.
Relating to providing that when a change of venue has been granted in any Criminal cause, the clerk shall send all of the original papers in said cause, together with a certified copy of the Court's order directing such change of venue, and a certified copy of the recognizance by the defendant, if any, to the Clerk of the Court to which said cause was so transferred.
HB 81
40-0 (1927)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain article of the code of Criminal Procedure relating to dismissal of causes after indictment.
HB 82
40-0 (1927)
Author: Rawlins, John Allen | et. al.
Relating to permitting every person charged with a felony to be given an opportunity to make a statement immediately after his arrest before a justice of the peace or other judicial officer.
HB 102
40-0 (1927)
Author: Gray, Eli Clark | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding to special venire.
HB 115
40-0 (1927)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to regulating the time for preliminary pleadings in capital cases.
HB 120
40-0 (1927)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain article of the Code of Criminal Procedure so that one indictment may cover all offenses growing out of the same transaction.
HB 133
40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree | et. al.
Relating to granting defendants jointly indicted the right to apply for severance and ask for a separate trial.
HB 170
40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree | et. al.
Relating to the separation of trial of people jointly indicted.
HB 258
40-0 (1927)
Author: Moursund, Travis Bruce
Relating to amending Articles 279 and 280, Title 13 and to repealing Article 287, Title 13, of the Revised Civil Statutes, relating to giving bond.
HB 577
40-0 (1927)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to permitting the district or County Attorney to amend an indictment in order to correct defects which would not prejudice the substantial rights of the defendant, and would require a special finding thereon.
SB 74
40-0 (1927)
Author: Westbrook, Ed
Relating to providing that indictments or informations may be amended under Circumstances that will not surprise or injure the defendant.
SB 84
40-0 (1927)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to amending certain laws so that one indictment may cover all offenses growing out of the same transaction.
SB 97
40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to providing that where there are two or more persons jointly charged or indicated and a severance is had, the privilege of testifying shall be extended only to the party on trial.
SB 98
40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to regulating the time for preliminary pleadings in capital cases, such as motions for change of venue, applications for severance, and motions to quash.
SB 99
40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to amending Articles 650 and 651 of the Code of Criminal Procedure allowing defendants jointly indicted or defendants indicted for offenses growing out of the same transaction the right to apply for severance and ask for a separate trial, regulating the procedure under such application and leaving the action thereon to the sound discretion of the trial court.
SB 384
40-0 (1927)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to regulating and limiting the questioning of jurymen on voir dire; declaring the rule as to reversal of cases by the Court of Criminal Appeals for failure to permit questions on such voir dire.
HB 72
40-1 (1927)
Author: Fly, William Madden
Relating to Severances and Repealing Article 652 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 111
40-1 (1927)
Author: Sinks, Ed R.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure, so that one indictment may cover all offenses growing out of the same transaction.
SB 39
40-1 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto | et. al.
Relating to amend Article 651, Title 8, Chapter 5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas.
SB 58
40-1 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to providing that where there are one or more felony charges against one or more persons for the same act or transaction, or for two or more actions or transactions connected together, or for two or more acts or transactions of the same class of crimes of offenses which may be properly joined, the whole may be joined in one indictment in separate counts, charging separate offenses and a conviction may be secured for each offense on the same trial under the same indictment.
SB 119
39-0 (1925)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the taking of depositions.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
SB 362
39-0 (1925)
Author: Parnell, John D.
Relating to providing a method of serving citation in cases filed in the district and county courts in cases where the defendant's whereabouts are unknown.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 132
38-0 (1923)
Author: Fields, William A.
Relating to further defining the mode of prosecuting the offense of perjury in certain cases.
HB 441
38-0 (1923)
Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin
Relating to preventing confessions from being procured of defendants while in jail or under arrest, by force or by third degree of fraudulent means.
SB 65
38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to reviving the bill of discovery in accordance with usages of courts of equity; making such remedy cumulative.
SB 82
38-0 (1923)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to providing that in certain cases one or more charges against the same defendant may be joined in the same indictment or information and that if two or more indictment or informations are presented in such case, the court may order that may be consolidated.
HB 137
37-0 (1921)
Author: Burkett, Sr., Joseph W.
Relating to a certain Act permitting the filing of typewritten court briefs.
HB 431
37-0 (1921)
Author: Morris, Grover Cleveland
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding the defendant in purely defensive matters.
SB 212
37-0 (1921)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to repealing Section 31 of Chapter 78, of the Second Called Session of the 36th Legislature, and providing a new section, all of which relates to exceptions in the trial of felony cases.
SB 257
37-0 (1921)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to amending the Penal Code, Art. 640b, upon the petition of the complainant in regarding deserted families, etc.
SB 279
37-0 (1921)
Author: Fairchild, I. D.
Relating to making an appropriation to pay in-county witness fees due and owned by State by virtue of an existing law that was repealed before said fees were paid.
SB 321
37-0 (1921)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to amending a certain Act regarding the sufficiency of the plea of privilege.