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TX HJR60
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Moody
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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 executive branch (Governor/Board of Pardons and Paroles) to the judicial branch by enabling courts to reduce sentences
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Requires voter approval at an election scheduled for November 4, 2025
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Ballot language asks voters to approve or reject authorizing the legislature to create laws for court-granted commutations for certain prisoners
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Does not specify which individuals would be eligible or establish criteria—leaves those details to future legislation if the amendment passes
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
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
3/4/2025