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TX HJR65

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 26, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution to expand who may recover exemplary (punitive) damages in homicide cases
  • Changes eligible claimants from "surviving husband, widow, heirs of his or her body" to "surviving spouse, children, or parents" using gender-neutral language
  • Adds the deceased person's estate as a new eligible party to recover exemplary damages for homicide
  • Applies to homicides committed through willful act, omission, or gross neglect by any person, corporation, or company
  • Requires voter approval at an election to be held November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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