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HB 80 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 99 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the possession of two ounces or less of marihuana; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 138 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of disorderly conduct; increasing a criminal penalty for certain conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 140 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 169 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances and marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 172 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 187 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 190 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 252 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 253 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 266 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 275 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 341 87-0 (2021) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 354 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to abolishing the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 358 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 380 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to the murder of a prosecuting attorney or an assistant prosecuting attorney; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 435 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 439 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 446 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving the damage or destruction of a public monument. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 462 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 489 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to providing certain information to criminal defendants before a plea is entered or before the defendant elects to have punishment assessed by a jury. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 500 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 569 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 585 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 616 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of two grams or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 627 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 669 87-0 (2021) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 688 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 703 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 748 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 757 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the consequences of receiving a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision and successfully completing the period of supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 758 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 772 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 789 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 790 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 818 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 830 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 838 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 854 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 894 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to placement on community supervision of a defendant convicted of certain felony possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for and conditions of community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 931 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to certain violations of conditions of community supervision related to testing for alcohol or controlled substances. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1005 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1086 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1104 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1106 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses and the use of revenue from that fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1126 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1265 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of obstructing or interfering with a first responder or an emergency vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1306 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a process server. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1329 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1340 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1344 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1349 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed by a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1368 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1388 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor and state jail felony offenders before a magistrate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1390 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1400 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of impersonating a private investigator. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1403 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1422 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1503 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1509 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 1766 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1775 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1785 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit in certain counties and municipalities. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1906 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1954 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2135 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for aggravated assault committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2146 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2190 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain state jail felony offenders, including the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain state jail felony offenders; authorizing a fee. House: Corrections Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2233 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2260 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the name used by a candidate on an application for a place on the ballot and the form of a candidate's name on a ballot; creating a civil penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2285 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2302 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of a peace officer making a false statement in an incident report. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2327 87-0 (2021) Author: Frullo, John Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for operating a watercraft while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Postponed
HB 2358 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain false reports that are made to certain law enforcement and corrections entities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2360 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2366 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to criminal conduct that endangers law enforcement; creating a criminal offense and increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2377 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2419 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed during a riot. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2568 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the manufacture, delivery, and possession of certain tetrahydrocannabinols under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2593 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for the possession of certain tetrahydrocannabinols under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2725 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for using certain materially false or misleading statements in the commission of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2746 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2747 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for participating in a riot. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2783 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a fine imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2784 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2791 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to confinement and treatment in a substance abuse felony punishment facility under a plea bargain agreement. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2865 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2908 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the address of a candidate on an application for a place on the ballot; creating a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2987 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3014 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3049 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3064 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3170 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the mandatory placement on deferred adjudication community supervision of certain defendants charged with possession of certain substances listed in Penalty Group 2 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3205 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3334 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, John | et. al. Relating to a criminal justice system sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3392 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3483 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to increasing the punishment for the criminal offense of making a false alarm or report to cause action by a law enforcement agency against another person and for making that false alarm or report because of bias or prejudice. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3586 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the creation of the Texas Sentencing Commission and to the collection and analysis of certain criminal sentencing information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3598 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3772 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession of marihuana or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3783 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the penalty for violating certain executive orders, proclamations, or regulations issued by the governor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3934 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al. Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3985 87-0 (2021) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4175 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4337 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to authority of a court to reduce or modify a defendant's sentence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4338 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4528 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HJR 135 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 65 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 81 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 151 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 188 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 189 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 192 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 252 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Local Government No action taken in committee
SB 317 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 500 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit and to a study regarding the regulation of group homes. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 503 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offense of failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in boarding home facilities by certain persons. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Human Services
SB 568 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 641 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 652 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 768 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for manufacture or delivery of fentanyl and related substances; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 834 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 854 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 950 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 978 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1005 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for certain controlled substance possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1175 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession or delivery of marihuana and cannabis concentrate or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1561 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to an educational and vocational training pilot program for certain state jail felony defendants and certain inmates released on parole; changing parole eligibility. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1587 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1626 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1629 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1630 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to criminal history record information checks for applicants for employment and employees of group homes; creating a criminal offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 1834 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1866 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1989 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2007 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2113 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the consideration of the views of a close relative of a deceased victim regarding the imposition of the death penalty in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2139 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to criminal offenses related to mass violence; creating criminal offenses; changing the eligibility for community supervision; creating a grant program. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 23 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. Filed
HB 252 87-1 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. Filed
HB 253 87-1 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Filed
HB 272 87-1 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien. Filed
HB 289 87-1 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. Filed
HB 134 87-2 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the name used by a candidate on an application for a place on the ballot and the form of a candidate's name on a ballot; creating a civil penalty. Filed
HB 24 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed when a child is or may be present during the commission of the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 27 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a federal law enforcement officer. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 37 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 48 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 63 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 110 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a study regarding the conversion of certain Class C misdemeanors to civil violations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 155 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 158 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the criminal penalty for certain subsequent criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 178 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or another facility before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 184 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to prosecutors providing information about the benefits and costs of a proposed sentence for a defendant in a criminal trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 186 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the determination of the weight of marihuana and other tetrahydrocannabinols for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of the offense of possession of those substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 232 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 235 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 246 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to abolishing the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 261 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 289 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 309 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 335 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of two grams or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 371 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 372 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 379 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 427 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 464 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to certain procedures for and relief that may be granted pursuant to an application for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 465 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 472 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 482 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 551 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the prosecution of and criminal penalties for the possession of marihuana concentrate; creating criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 573 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 574 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 667 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 707 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 753 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 760 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft involving a package delivered to or collected from a residential or commercial property; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 828 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 842 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 934 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 949 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1020 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1028 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1030 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1086 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1088 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1171 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1189 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars
HB 1206 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1231 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1240 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1274 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the unwarranted commitment of a person to a mental health facility. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1319 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1325 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 1357 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1377 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1381 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury that is committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1389 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1528 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures applicable to certain offenses involving family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1573 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1625 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false report of criminal conduct committed by emergency responder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 1662 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1719 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalties for the possession of small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances and marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1761 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 1787 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1870 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1936 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 2026 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2034 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for the offense of invasive visual recording. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2200 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2352 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2361 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2369 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the punishment for, and civil liability related to actions to prevent, the criminal offense of theft involving a package delivered to a residential or commercial property; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2382 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the classification of certain conduct by juveniles constituting the offense of evading detention. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2388 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of disorderly conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2499 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2502 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2518 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the possession of two ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2711 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2731 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and to certain other consequences of those offenses; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2758 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2768 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2852 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consideration of a criminal conviction to determine an applicant's eligibility for certain barbering certificates and licenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2876 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2906 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2973 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3091 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3097 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3120 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by an inmate released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3257 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of using or exhibiting an imitation firearm. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 3268 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3278 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of predatory theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3297 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the revocation of community supervision for a violation of a condition of community supervision involving the commission of an offense. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 3333 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a statement presented in a criminal case by a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3425 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3563 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3578 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration of a person finally convicted of a felony. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3582 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses, the conditions of bond for defendants charged with certain intoxication offenses, and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3587 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3588 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3590 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and certain other consequences of those offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3682 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3831 86-0 (2019) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al. Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3895 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3926 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3938 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the consideration of the views of a close relative of a deceased victim regarding the imposition of the death penalty in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3978 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to donations to certain local nonprofit organizations ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4023 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4028 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4070 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of passing a school bus; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4106 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of intoxication assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4113 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4169 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4235 86-0 (2019) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for burglary of a commercial building in which trade or commerce is conducted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4244 86-0 (2019) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4287 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4341 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4440 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4441 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to requests for certain information by the Texas Judicial Council regarding reductions of state jail felony punishment to misdemeanor punishment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4605 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 128 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the criminal offense of continuous trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 156 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 158 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 162 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 187 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 194 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 201 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 204 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 294 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 336 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 388 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 663 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 693 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the reporting of certain information involving family violence offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 714 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of capital murder. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 719 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 760 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the prosecution of and criminal penalties for the possession of marihuana concentrate; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 831 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 929 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 989 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 993 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed in the presence of a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1154 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Civil Commitment Office and to certain requirements regarding the payment of costs associated with civil commitment by persons civilly committed as sexually violent predators. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1258 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1268 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a statement presented in a criminal case by a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1457 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of manufacture or delivery of a substance in Penalty Group 1 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1479 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of, criminal penalties for, and other consequences of possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 1542 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1554 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the consideration of the views of a close relative of a deceased victim regarding the imposition of the death penalty in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1637 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained
SB 1684 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the punishment for the offense of forgery relating to a writing of a metal recycling entity. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1729 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1730 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of producing, directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing child pornography. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1799 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid and to the issuance of a citation or written notice to appear to a person charged with that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1802 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain trafficking and prostitution offenses and certain other consequences of those offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1803 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to changing the eligibility of persons charged with certain offenses to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1847 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1993 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized
SB 2007 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2008 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2010 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2099 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for burglary of a commercial building in which trade or commerce is conducted. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2209 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2229 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2372 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 9 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
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 90 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed to support drug court programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 104 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 130 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 140 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 142 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 152 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Motion to reconsider spread on the Journal
HB 161 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Received from the House
HB 162 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals; authorizing fees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 183 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Received from the House
HB 202 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 261 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 316 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 342 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars
HB 383 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 429 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 567 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 571 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 575 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 591 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
HB 607 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to a court's continuing jurisdiction to handle the disposition of a felony case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 644 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 662 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or other facility before sentencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 680 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 722 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al. Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 731 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Returned to committee
HB 761 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 774 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 806 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the punishment for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 813 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 833 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to the administration of educational programs for persons placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1078 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1125 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1218 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1257 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1327 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1338 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1357 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1507 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1619 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1666 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of aggravated promotion of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1667 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1703 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1742 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1751 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1884 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the penalties for certain littering offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1914 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1919 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1967 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the creation of an innocence project grant program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2032 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2071 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2089 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2190 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2316 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to increasing the penalty for assault of certain pregnant women. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2347 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the prosecution of and increased penalties for certain offenses involving the trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2398 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2440 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2509 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 2606 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution and punishment for possession of a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 2-A; increasing a criminal penalty for possession of certain substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2609 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2679 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the penalty for certain subsequent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2785 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the offense of driving while license invalid. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 2873 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2908 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2960 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3054 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3080 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3127 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3192 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3248 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3301 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3454 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed against a federal law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3572 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3655 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3697 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3729 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3786 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to eligibility for community supervision of defendants convicted of certain burglary offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3841 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the punishment for possession of a small amount of a substance in Penalty Group 1 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3894 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James Relating to the prosecution of the offense of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4037 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4070 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4103 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4108 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 108 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 206 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 271 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 274 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 333 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the administration of educational programs for persons placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 339 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 462 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 487 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 527 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 541 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates convicted of the offense of continuous trafficking of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 597 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 761 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Meeting cancelled
SB 762 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 811 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to sex offender registration and a prohibition on certain registered sex offenders from being in a motor vehicle with a minor who is not a family member. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 899 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 903 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1020 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1054 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1065 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1077 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the punishment for theft offenses involving certain metals. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1169 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to confinement as a condition of community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1273 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 1297 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1322 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1335 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1436 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1461 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1477 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to ransomware; creating a criminal offense. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 1504 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1575 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1576 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1577 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1740 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1792 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1808 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1822 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1824 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to punishment for the offense of forgery and to a fee imposed on certain defendants who commit the offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1853 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1915 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1978 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a fee. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2183 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the creation of an innocence project grant program. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2221 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to increasing the punishment for certain sexual offenses committed against a child with a disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 136 85-1 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 148 85-1 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 167 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 182 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 240 85-1 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 241 85-1 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 252 85-1 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 309 85-1 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 310 85-1 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 48 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 94 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 155 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the use of force in defense of property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 191 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 192 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 252 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the punishment of certain sexual offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 253 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 254 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 265 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 266 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody; providing certain enhanced penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 297 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 325 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 328 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 333 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 348 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 362 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 364 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 378 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the establishment of progressive sanctions for students who fail to attend school and to the repeal of the offenses of failure to attend school and parent contributing to nonattendance. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 381 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 403 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 404 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to prohibitions on certain employment and volunteer activity for certain sex offenders; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 476 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 478 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 521 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 545 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 563 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 583 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 697 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the waiver of fines, fees, and court costs imposed on a student convicted of truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 713 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the forfeiture of property used to facilitate or intended to be used to facilitate the commission of certain misdemeanor prostitution offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 777 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 877 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 888 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report or statement regarding a missing child; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 943 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 981 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the offense of manslaughter; increasing the penalty for certain offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1015 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1055 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed for the support of drug court programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1082 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1107 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety violations; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1123 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography; changing the eligibility for parole. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1144 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to establishing a task force to examine the adjudication, disposition, and registration of juvenile sex offenders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1168 84-0 (2015) Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al. Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation or the offenses of escape or permitting or facilitating escape. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select No action taken in committee
HB 1323 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the sale of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1346 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1363 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1396 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1424 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to increasing penalties for defendants convicted of the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1530 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1570 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1663 84-0 (2015) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1669 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to increasing the punishment for subsequent convictions for indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1812 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1897 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1914 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles considers the eligibility of certain inmates for release on parole. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1955 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2042 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the expiration date of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit issued to a sex offender; increasing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2054 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2159 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring the payment of restitution as a condition of community supervision for offenses involving family violence committed in the presence of certain children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2170 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2286 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 2291 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the payment of restitution to certain individuals depicted in child pornography and to increasing the punishment for certain individuals convicted of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2299 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain laws concerning community supervision granted in criminal cases, including conforming amendments. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2556 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2806 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the prosecution of and increasing the punishment for the offense of unlawful smuggling or concealment of persons; creating an offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3296 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to an increase in punishment for certain persons convicted of theft of nickel-bearing alloys. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3751 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3797 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4014 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on the premises of a public transportation system House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 81 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation of a commission to examine and prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 87 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 108 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain criminal procedures for misdemeanor offenses committed by children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 120 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 124 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 226 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 375 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 377 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 393 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 412 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 419 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 446 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 461 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 614 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 662 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 701 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual performance by a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 741 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to criminal procedures related to certain offenses committed by a student on property under control of a school district. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 746 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amending provisions subject to criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 753 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized
SB 771 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles considers the eligibility of certain inmates for release on parole. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 851 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to reducing the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances; creating a dedicated account. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1070 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1088 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition for a pardon or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons convicted of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1096 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain laws concerning community supervision granted in criminal cases, including conforming amendments. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1212 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1418 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1661 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1795 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation or the offenses of escape or permitting or facilitating escape. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 54 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 36 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the criminal penalty for and certain civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 72 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 73 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 125 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 137 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, the penalty for gambling promotion, and the prosecution of certain gambling offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 140 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 166 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 182 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 183 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 191 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 262 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody; providing certain enhanced penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 266 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 279 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 281 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 321 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 328 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 400 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 412 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to the punishment for a false affiliation with a charitable organization or a false claim of a charitable purpose in the course of committing certain crimes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 439 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 452 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the punishment prescribed for engaging in certain acts of deadly conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 534 83-0 (2013) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the punishment for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 553 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Left pending in committee
HB 574 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 625 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the penalty for the operation of a vehicle without a license plate. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 705 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault committed against a person providing services in that capacity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 720 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 734 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 765 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 793 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the smuggling of persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 821 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 901 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 911 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of an alcoholic beverage. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 924 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 925 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 990 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the establishment of a sentencing policy, accountability, and review council to develop means to assess the effect of sentencing practices and policies on state correctional resources and improve the efficiency of the state criminal justice system, to develop a plan regarding the prosecution of certain child offenders, and to review certain penal laws. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1011 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the punishment for the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1069 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the classification of certain misdemeanor and felony theft offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1127 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1131 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1216 83-0 (2013) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1258 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempting to evade arrest or detention through the use of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1284 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1302 83-0 (2013) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain repeat sex offenders and to certain restrictions on employment for certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1305 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the criminal penalty for acting as an agent after suspension or revocation of the agent's license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1337 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the release of an inmate on parole. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1417 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1436 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for certain offenses involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1437 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1440 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalties for repeat and habitual felony offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 1564 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1628 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1748 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1790 83-0 (2013) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2044 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2045 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the penalty for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2097 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to a parole panel conducting certain revocation hearings by videoconference. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2219 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2229 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2344 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to prosecution of and punishment for the offense of smuggling of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2396 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2417 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2440 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the obligation of a defendant to pay court-ordered restitution. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 2458 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2498 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the punishment for the offense of delivery of marihuana or possession with the intent to deliver marihuana. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2541 83-0 (2013) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the penalty for certain family violence offenses and to the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain family violence offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2568 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to strict construction of statutes that create or define criminal offenses and penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2596 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2637 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the fraudulent use of identifying information by certain sex offenders; providing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
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 2803 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2809 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain repeat sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2816 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2827 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2842 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the eligibility of certain persons convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity for community supervision or release on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2849 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2964 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to certain remedies involving habeas corpus proceedings for persons improperly advised about the consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contender and for persons affected by a change in law after entering such a plea. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3056 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3059 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3336 83-0 (2013) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to a judge's findings when sentencing persons convicted of certain drug possession offenses to a term of confinement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3458 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3517 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to requiring a jury to consider a victim impact statement before assessing punishment in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3523 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to punishment for the offense of driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Returned from the House for further action
HB 3588 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the prosecution of and consequences for certain acts of official oppression; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3617 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3685 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the requirements for the issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit to a sex offender. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HJR 80 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the governor to declare a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 86 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 89 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 98 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 187 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 275 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 368 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the release by a sheriff of certain defendants to an electronic monitoring or house arrest program. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
SB 393 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the criminal procedures related to children who commit certain Class C misdemeanors. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 395 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 433 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 549 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 554 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 616 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 750 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 827 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the fraudulent use of identifying information by certain sex offenders; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1198 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform abortions; creating an offense. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1211 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which the person received a discharge and dismissal after successfully completing a term of deferred adjudication community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1291 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1348 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1428 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the reformation of the sentences of juveniles convicted of capital felonies. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1712 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1757 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, or possession of a license plate flipper; creating an offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1772 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 57 83-1 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to requirements for physicians who perform or induce abortions; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 59 83-1 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent the wrongful convictions of indigent defendants and to identify other related errors and defects in the criminal process. Filed
HB 72 83-1 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 79 83-1 (2013) Author: White, James Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 10 83-2 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 60 83-2 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the use of force in defense of property. Filed
HB 3 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain defendants who commit certain sexual offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 17 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 19 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a person operating a motor vehicle without a license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 20 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 27 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the payment of fines and costs by defendants who are unable to pay the fines and costs in misdemeanor cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 38 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the criminal penalty for and certain civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 47 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 99 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication-related offenses; creating the offense of aggravated driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 115 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Motion to reconsider spread on the Journal
HB 137 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to requiring a distinctive symbol or marking on the driver's license issued to a person convicted of certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 189 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the criminal and civil consequences for certain intoxication offenses and to certain fees associated with the enforcement and administration of certain of those consequences. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 221 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 227 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to exempting persons who are convicted of certain sexual offenses from registering as a sex offender in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 239 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the offense of paying or receiving certain forms of compensation for facilitating the registration of voters; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Postponed
HB 260 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of unlawful transport of a person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 305 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 341 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 350 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to discharging fines and costs assessed against certain juvenile defendants through community service or tutoring. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 371 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for certain defendants convicted of murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 384 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the proper identification of boats and outboard motors; creating an offense. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 385 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 473 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses and to fees associated with the enforcement and administration of certain of those consequences. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 488 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 509 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 517 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 542 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 548 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalties for possession of two ounces or less of marihuana and to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 566 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the murder of certain individuals protected under a court order as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably as substituted
HB 594 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, and the penalty for gambling promotion. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 595 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the punishment prescribed for false identification as a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 605 82-0 (2011) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the consequences of community supervision and to petitions and procedures for the expunction of criminal records and files and to orders of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 612 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the criminal penalty for failure of a trustee to pay the beneficiaries of the trust the purchase price for timber sold by the trustee. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 613 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the unauthorized harvesting of standing timber; providing for the imposition of a criminal penalty. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 670 82-0 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. House: Public Health Postponed
HB 685 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action based on the commission of a nonviolent offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 690 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 696 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the offense of escape from custody by a person lawfully detained. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 728 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 770 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 772 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 804 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al. Relating to the offense of illegal voting by a person who is not a United States citizen. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 853 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 864 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 922 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the penalty for theft of an automated teller machine or the contents or components of an automated teller machine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 927 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1028 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to certain contact between a criminal defendant and the victim of the offense of which the defendant is convicted or a member of the victim's family. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1063 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1101 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1102 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1103 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1113 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sentencing hearing or deferred adjudication hearing and conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1121 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving trafficking of persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1199 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the penalty for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1202 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1294 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1309 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1389 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for the owner of a dog that attacks another person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1410 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1471 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1489 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1552 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the monitoring of and the provision of certain information regarding certain high-risk sex offenders. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1640 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1670 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1706 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1707 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1722 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to the failure to stop or report certain crimes committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1723 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1962 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the programs that a justice or municipal court may require a juvenile offender to attend and to the payment of related program costs. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars
HB 1964 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain court orders against, and to discharging through community service fines and costs assessed against, certain juvenile defendants. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1988 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2023 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to county regulation of sound levels; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2110 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2196 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2323 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2326 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2482 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain offenses involving theft. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2577 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2586 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the penalty for making a false statement on a voter registration application. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2587 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 2589 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the distribution and delivery of voter registration applications by volunteer deputy registrars; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2780 82-0 (2011) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2807 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a semiautomatic assault weapon. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2849 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with mineral exploration and production operations; providing administrative and criminal penalties. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2878 82-0 (2011) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, to the forfeiture of property in relation to criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, and to the creation of a private cause of action for employing or contracting with unauthorized aliens. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2993 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody; providing certain enhanced penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3001 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the monitoring of and provision of certain information regarding certain high-risk sex offenders; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3031 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to granting certain persons convicted of a felony deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 3095 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to restitution for property damaged with graffiti by juveniles. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3304 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to creating the offense of exploitation of an elderly individual; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3366 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James Relating to the placement of certain state jail felons on community supervision. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3384 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the penalties for repeat and habitual felony offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3400 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3408 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3424 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the creation of the offense for knowingly influencing or attempting to influence one or more members of the legislature through coercion or an offer of a benefit to prevent a quorum; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3474 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor and providing alcoholic beverages to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3498 82-0 (2011) Author: Aliseda, Jose | et. al. Relating to the penalty for illegal voting. House: Elections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3523 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the monetary penalties for Class C misdemeanors and other misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3525 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to mandatory conditions of community supervision for a person placed on community supervision for certain sexual offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HJR 97 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 62 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 151 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 153 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the authority of a judge to suspend the imposition of a sentence and place a defendant on community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 154 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the imposition of consecutive fines in sentencing a defendant for offenses arising out of the same criminal episode. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 198 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to exempting persons who are convicted of certain sexual offenses from registering as a sex offender in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 203 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 289 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 305 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 306 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the filing of an affidavit to perfect a restitution lien in a criminal case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 355 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 388 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the offense of organized retail theft. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 395 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 407 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 431 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the use of fraudulent or fictitious military records; creating an offense. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 486 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to creating the offense of sexual voyeurism; providing a penalty and other civil consequences. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 496 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 502 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to determinations of paternity; creating an offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 537 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 583 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the criminal penalty for failure of a trustee to pay the beneficiaries of the trust the purchase price for timber sold by the trustee. Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 584 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the unauthorized harvesting of standing timber; providing for the imposition of a criminal penalty. Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 634 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 719 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to discharging fines and costs assessed against certain juvenile defendants through community service or tutoring. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 844 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the offense of escape from custody by a person lawfully detained. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 887 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for theft of an automated teller machine or the contents or components of an automated teller machine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 903 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 964 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 968 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 973 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the reformation of the sentences of juveniles convicted of capital felonies after being transferred to criminal court. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1024 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1076 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses and to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure following a term of community supervision for any of those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1079 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1331 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor and providing alcoholic beverages to a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1626 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the punishment for criminal mischief involving cattle, horses, and exotic livestock. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1695 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1701 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to a criminal asset forfeiture hearing in which substitute assets are forfeited under certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1790 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to distributing or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1835 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1883 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the factors to be considered by the Board of Pardons and Paroles in establishing parole guidelines. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 57 82-1 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 58 82-1 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 75 82-1 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 22 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by sex offenders and to the collection and exchange of information regarding those offenders. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 39 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to punishment for the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Withdrawn from schedule
HB 49 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. 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. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 107 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to allowing for certain criminal proceedings in the absence of certain defendants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 140 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use or display under certain circumstances of an expired license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 167 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 176 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 221 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to delaying parole eligibility for an individual convicted of certain violent offenses who evades arrest and to the punishment prescribed for the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 260 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 287 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 292 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 295 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requiring a judge to explain certain matters concerning conditions of community supervision before a defendant enters a plea of not guilty or nolo contendere. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 297 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the abolition of the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 304 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a co-conspirator in certain felony cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 348 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment for theft of certain aluminum, bronze, or copper materials. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 363 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to certain requirements relating to the issuance of a marriage license or the recording of a declaration of informal marriage and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 435 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 455 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to creating an offense for the trapping of wild deer by a deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding; providing penalties. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 493 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole or to mandatory supervision of a defendant convicted of criminal solicitation of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 498 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to assist with a study regarding the prevention of wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 504 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the creation of an offense for a parent's contribution to a child's failure to comply with a sentence or court order relating to a disruptive activity or disruption of class on school property. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 579 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to certain costs on conviction in certain intoxication and drug cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 666 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain costs used to fund drug court programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 671 81-0 (2009) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the penalty for theft from a nonprofit organization or by Medicare providers. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 717 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the eligibility of certain sex offenders for parole. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 718 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 724 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 730 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert Relating to the general penalty for violation of a traffic law of this state. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 755 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to the creation of the county and district court technology fund; imposing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 761 81-0 (2009) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the penalty for certain property offenses committed during certain declared states of disaster. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 775 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al. Relating to the penalty for theft of a central air-conditioning unit. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 777 81-0 (2009) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to the punishment for the offense of harboring a runaway child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 788 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 789 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 825 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for certain defendants convicted of murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 902 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalties for possession of two ounces or less of marihuana and to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 916 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
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 930 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 940 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 949 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action based on the commission of a nonviolent offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 950 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1087 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1143 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the penalty for making a false statement on a voter registration application. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 1152 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1199 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the enhancement of punishment in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1212 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to certain requirements relating to the issuance of a marriage license or the recording of a declaration of informal marriage and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1236 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way to a disabled or visually impaired pedestrian. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1282 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the penalty for theft of a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1343 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to blind and disabled pedestrians and failure of the operator of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way. House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1396 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1466 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the theft of a military grave marker. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 1482 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the creation of the offense of assault with bodily fluids, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1499 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the installation and removal of an ignition interlock device. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1558 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to certain criminal penalties and civil consequences for defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti and for juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1590 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1614 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1633 81-0 (2009) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of graffiti and to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of that offense or on juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct in violation of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1644 81-0 (2009) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1704 81-0 (2009) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the punishment of the offense of cruelty to animals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1753 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the criminal penalties and civil consequences for defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti and for juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1865 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the penalties for theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1869 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to a determination of value for purposes of punishment of the offense of abuse of official capacity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2002 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a right of a close relative to seek expunction of arrest records and files on behalf of a deceased person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2012 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the criminal consequences of operating without a valid driver's license a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility is not established. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2066 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2115 81-0 (2009) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2126 81-0 (2009) Author: Kent, Carol | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses involving graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2127 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to regulations regarding the sale of plastic bulk merchandise containers; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2145 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al. Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2213 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the consequences of community supervision and to petitions and procedures for the expunction of criminal records and files and to orders of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2240 81-0 (2009) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to creating the offense of continuous violence against the family. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2258 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the authority of a judge to suspend the imposition of a sentence and place a defendant on community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2272 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to the collection of fines and costs imposed in a criminal case following a defendant's default in payment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2332 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 2385 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prohibited sexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2411 81-0 (2009) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalty for unlawfully obtaining, lending, possessing, or using a driver's license or personal identification certificate. House: Public Safety Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2466 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to including playgrounds in the designation of certain places as drug-free zones for purposes of the criminal penalties that apply to certain drug-related offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2609 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2760 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to electronic monitoring as a condition of community supervision and parole for certain sex offenders. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 2873 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3130 81-0 (2009) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3148 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to exempting certain young persons who are convicted of an offense involving consensual sex from the requirement of registering as a sex offender in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3209 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to requiring attendance in an educational program on finding that an offense was committed because of bias or prejudice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3224 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of arson. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3342 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to certain criminal penalties for and civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3344 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to community service ordered as a condition of community supervision for persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 3351 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 3520 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3548 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband and an affirmative defense to that forfeiture. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3580 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3627 81-0 (2009) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to certain registration requirements imposed on certain sex offenders. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3973 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the offense of escape from custody by a person lawfully detained. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 4058 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to creating an offense for persons imprisoned or confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to use the mail to harm or threaten to harm certain other persons. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4061 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4101 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to punishment for the offense of theft committed in certain evacuated or disaster areas. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 4145 81-0 (2009) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to enhancement of the penalty for a felony conviction based on a juvenile delinquent conduct adjudication. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 4241 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the theft of a military grave marker. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in subcommittee
HB 4310 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment for certain gang-related and other offenses and to the civil consequences of engaging in certain activities of a criminal street gang; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4336 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct involving a firearm and to creating the offense of firearm smuggling; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4357 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the authority of a justice or municipal court over certain juvenile offenders and their parents. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4399 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in subcommittee
HB 4411 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to a central database containing information about persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication for certain offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 4524 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties. House: Environmental Regulation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4537 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to the consequences of certain offenses involving the burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4538 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the rendering of a judgment and sentence in the absence of certain defendants charged with certain misdemeanors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4580 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the proportionality of criminal sentences and to the consequences of a defendant's violating a condition of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4595 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to responsibility and criminal penalties for certain violations committed by commercial oyster boat crews. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 24 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
SB 11 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and punishment for certain gang-related and other criminal offenses and to the consequences and costs of engaging in certain activities of a criminal street gang or certain other criminal activity; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 57 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 82 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for an offense involving family violence and to certain nonsubstantive revisions involving court fees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 115 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 164 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions. Senate: Administration Co-author authorized
SB 167 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 329 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the automatic suspension of the driver's license of a person convicted of certain organized crime offenses; providing penalties. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 330 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the punishment for unlawful carrying of weapons. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 359 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to punishment for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 364 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against a public servant by a member of a criminal street gang. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 366 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to authorizing consecutive sentencing for certain offenses committed by a member of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 367 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain criminal offenses involving the use of a false or fictitious identity or identifying documents. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 371 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certain civil consequences of engaging in organized crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 412 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the placement of a defendant on deferred disposition in a justice or municipal court. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 416 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to additional court costs for certain traffic offenses that occur in a municipality. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 423 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the conditions of community supervision that may be imposed on a defendant with regard to association with a member of a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 486 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to a person's eligibility for community supervision on conviction of intoxication manslaughter. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 528 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 583 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 647 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to blind and disabled pedestrians and failure of the operator of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 828 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a determination of value for purposes of punishment of the offense of abuse of official capacity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 839 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by a juvenile whose case is transferred to criminal court. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 937 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain criminal offenses involving a criminal street gang. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1078 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the conduct constituting the offense of graffiti, the consequences of engaging in that conduct, and the authority of certain governmental entities to take certain actions designed to eradicate graffiti. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1091 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs and to the appointment and compensation of certain counsel for indigent defendants in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1139 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1163 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the penalties for theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1176 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1178 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the penalty for driving while intoxicated. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1203 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1236 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1256 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to the prevention and prosecution of, and punishment prescribed for engaging in, organized criminal activity in a gang-free zone. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1273 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to creating an offense for interference with certain radio frequencies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1278 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the authority of a judge to suspend the imposition of a sentence and place a defendant on community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1297 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the imposition of consecutive fines in sentencing a defendant for offenses arising out of the same criminal episode. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1324 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1391 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1422 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1517 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1530 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to including playgrounds in the designation of certain places as drug-free zones for purposes of the criminal penalties that apply to certain drug-related offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1608 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1662 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1709 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain sexual offenses and to exempting certain persons from the duty to register as a sex offender in this state. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1738 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by certain sex offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1832 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole or to mandatory supervision of a defendant convicted of criminal solicitation of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1836 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to restrictions on the residence or location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1951 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the penalty for theft of a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 2035 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal sexual offenses and the registration and civil commitment of certain sex offenders in this state; providing a penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2075 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a term of deferred adjudication community supervision with respect to the expunction or use of certain criminal history records and files. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2094 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2198 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to the criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2218 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain criminal penalties and civil consequences for defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti and for juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2225 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct involving the transporting or transferring of a firearm and to creating the offense of firearm smuggling. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2282 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2379 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to responsibility and criminal penalties for certain violations committed by commercial oyster boat crews. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 25 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to punishment for the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 79 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 105 80-0 (2007) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to a central database containing information about violent offenders. House: Corrections Withdrawn from schedule
HB 128 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 148 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the eligibility of certain repeat sex offenders for release on parole. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 150 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the punishment for a person with multiple convictions for identical misdemeanor offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 187 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to prohibiting jury-recommended or deferred adjudication community supervision for a defendant convicted of murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 202 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the punishment for and certain civil consequences of committing the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 203 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing within a child safety zone. House: Corrections Withdrawn from schedule
HB 205 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the punishment for certain sex offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 267 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 303 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 347 80-0 (2007) Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of harboring a runaway child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 371 80-0 (2007) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a study regarding the conversion of certain Class C misdemeanors to civil infractions. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 430 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the monitoring of certain high-risk sex offenders and to information concerning certain sex offenders. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 436 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the creation of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 442 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to taking or attempting to take a stun gun from a peace officer or certain other officers. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 449 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the penalty for the offense of intoxication assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 502 80-0 (2007) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the minimum term of imprisonment for a first-degree felony offense that is committed because of bias or prejudice. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 528 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 578 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al. Relating to certain requirements relating to an application for a marriage license and an affidavit of an absent applicant for a marriage license and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics; providing penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 691 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to certain requirements relating to an application for a marriage license and an affidavit of an absent applicant for a marriage license and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics; providing penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 745 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the abolition of the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 758 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalties for possession of two ounces or less of marihuana and to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 759 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the penalty for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 780 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the modification or enforcement of a child support order during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
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 803 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 804 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to standards for judicial review of certain writs of habeas corpus in capital cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 825 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain sex offenses and to the supervision of certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 853 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the prosecution of the offense of voyeurism. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 855 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify. House: Law Enforcement Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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 910 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to civil penalties for committing the offense of prostitution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 925 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the transfer of certain convicted felons from county jail to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to their ineligibility for bail pending appeal. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 926 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to judicial discretion to order a sentence executed for a defendant placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain state jail felonies. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 927 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to a court's jurisdiction to suspend the sentence imposed for a felony and place the defendant on community supervision. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar
HB 975 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to computation of the time certain defendants are required to serve in confinement following the revocation of community supervision. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 995 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to civil and criminal consequences of riding on a coasting motor vehicle without an operator; providing penalties. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 1048 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the rendering of a judgment and sentence in the absence of certain defendants charged with felonies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1049 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the automatic suspension of the driver's license of certain persons convicted of the offense of manslaughter. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1075 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the proportionality of criminal sentences and to the consequences of a defendant's violating a condition of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1121 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to judicial findings, a criminal offense, and preventative actions regarding human trafficking or other similar abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately


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