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TX HB2932

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a nine-member commission to study and review all Texas laws that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of felony offenses, including voting rights, jury service eligibility, and occupational licensing restrictions

  • Commission members appointed by the governor (2), lieutenant governor (2), speaker of the house (2), chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court (1), and presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals (2), with membership to include judges, legal scholars, and business/governmental representatives

  • Commission must report findings and recommendations to state leadership by November 1, 2026, identifying specific statutes recommended for repeal or amendment if found to be overly restrictive or not serving the best interest of justice

  • Commission members receive no compensation or expense reimbursement; the governor designates the presiding officer

  • Commission is abolished and the Act expires on December 31, 2026; members must be appointed within 60 days of the Act's effective date

Legislative Description

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.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Referred to Corrections

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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