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TX SJR87
Joint Resolution
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joan Huffman
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Texas Constitution to require denial of bail for persons accused of certain violent felonies who have a prior conviction for the same category of offenses or were already out on bail for such offenses when the new crime occurred
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Covered offenses include murder, capital murder, aggravated assault (with serious bodily injury or using firearms/weapons), aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault, indecency with a child, and trafficking of persons
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Bail denial requires a hearing where the state must demonstrate probable cause that the accused committed a listed offense and establish the prior conviction or pending bail status
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Accused persons are entitled to legal representation at bail denial hearings
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Constitutional amendment to be submitted to Texas voters on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony who have previously been convicted of or who were released on bail for certain offenses punishable as a felony at the time of the new offense.
Crimes
Last Action
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
5/28/2025