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TX SJR45
Joint Resolution
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tan Parker
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article I of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 11d to authorize denial of bail for repeat offenders accused of trafficking or sexual offenses against children
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Allows bail denial when a person commits a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while already out on bail for a similar offense, following a hearing where a judge determines by preponderance of evidence the offense occurred
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Defines covered "sexual offenses" to include aggravated kidnapping with sexual intent, indecency with a child, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, burglary with intent to commit sexual offenses, sexual performance by a child, compelling prostitution, and continuous sexual abuse of a young child
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Requires the proposed constitutional amendment be submitted to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
2/13/2025