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TX HJR148
Joint Resolution
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Cook
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AI Summary
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Proposes adding Section 33 to Article V of the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to enact laws allowing courts to grant commutation of punishment to certain imprisoned individuals
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Would shift some commutation authority from the traditional executive clemency process to the judicial branch
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Requires voter approval at an election to be held on November 4, 2025
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Ballot language would ask voters to approve or reject authorizing legislative creation of court-based commutation procedures
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Applies to individuals currently serving a term of imprisonment, though specific eligibility criteria would be determined by future legislation
Legislative Description
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.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/14/2025