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TX SB1048

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Huffman

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits political subdivisions from using public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that use public donations to post bail bonds for defendants

  • Allows any taxpayer or resident of a political subdivision to seek injunctive relief in court if the subdivision violates this prohibition

  • Authorizes prevailing taxpayers or residents to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the political subdivision in enforcement actions

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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