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TX HB3659

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ann Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the state to compensate counties for the cost of confining felony defendants who are not released on bail while awaiting trial

  • Adds new Article 17.54 to Chapter 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure establishing this state compensation requirement

  • Applies only to confinement costs occurring on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of when the defendant was initially confined

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the compensation to a county for certain persons confined in a county jail pending trial.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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