CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Bill Status Report
03-22-2023 - 00:32:45

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HB 20   Schaefer, Matt Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 30   Moody, Joe Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 69   Schaefer, Matt Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2....House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 76   Reynolds, Ron Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 77   Neave Criado, Victoria Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.030 House Juvenile Justice and Family Is

HB 93   Swanson, Valoree Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-16-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014 House Corrections
03-16-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 123   Goodwin, Vikki Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 127   Canales, Terry Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 136   Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 142   Moody, Joe Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 156   Moody, Joe Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 168   Moody, Joe Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-21-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140 House Corrections
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 175   Schaefer, Matt Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety
03-21-23 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.012 House Select on Community Safety
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 178   Murr, Andrew Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-13-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 180   Moody, Joe Relating to requiring a court that sets an execution date to withdraw the execution date on the motion of the prosecuting attorney with jurisdiction over the underlying case.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-20-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 182   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-09-23 H Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E2.014 House Corrections
03-09-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections
03-16-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Corrections

HB 188   Moody, Joe Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-15-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 205   Moody, Joe Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-20-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 208   Murr, Andrew Relating to the punishment for certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 210   Swanson, Valoree Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 218   Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession, drug paraphernalia possession, and tetrahydrocannabinol possession offenses.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-15-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 227   Johnson, Ann Relating to the authority of corporations to act as sureties on bail bonds.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 230   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to intelligence databases for combinations and criminal street gangs.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 240   Toth, Steve Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses involving dating, household, or other family violence.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 247   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-09-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 250   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.030 House Juvenile Justice and Family Is

HB 258   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 270   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-08-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 279   Jetton, Jacey Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 286   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-08-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 303   Bernal, Diego Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 311   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 314   Toth, Steve Relating to prohibiting the death penalty for a defendant whose conviction is based solely on certain evidence.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 322   Cortez, Philip Relating to certain evidentiary presumptions and burdens of proof in determining a defendant's incompetency to stand trial or a defendant's insanity in a criminal case.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 325   Toth, Steve Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings in federal court.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 347   Johnson, Jarvis Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.012 House Homeland Security and Public S
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 352   Gonzalez, Jessica Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 361   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-16-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014 House Corrections
03-16-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 381   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-08-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 392   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-09-23 H Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E2.014 House Corrections
03-09-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections
03-16-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Corrections

HB 393   Goldman, Craig Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 394   Collier, Nicole Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 401   Collier, Nicole Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants who successfully complete a period of community supervision following conviction.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 405   Collier, Nicole Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 410   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 412   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 414   Collier, Nicole Relating to a maximum allowable caseload for certain attorneys.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 415   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the duty of a peace officer to request and render aid for an injured person.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 416   Collier, Nicole Relating to the appointment of attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal proceedings.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Not heard in committee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 418   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 446   Craddick, Tom Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
03-08-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.016 House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprude
03-08-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
03-17-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 467   Craddick, Tom Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses based on assaultive conduct.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 469   Smith, Reggie Relating to the sequestration of a jury in a criminal case.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 476   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 479   Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the period for transporting a criminal defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial to a facility for competency restoration services.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-21-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140 House Corrections
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 491   Wu, Gene Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 501   Wu, Gene Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 504   Wu, Gene Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 519   Wu, Gene Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when a grand jury fails to find that probable cause exists to believe the alleged offense was committed.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 541   Longoria, Oscar Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 544   Johnson, Julie Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety
03-21-23 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.012 House Select on Community Safety
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Community Safety

HB 559   Vasut, Cody Relating to the statute of limitations for interference with child custody.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
02-28-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 576   Raymond, Richard Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
03-06-23 H Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., JHR 120 House Public Health
03-06-23 H Committee action pending House Public Health

HB 720   Sherman, Carl Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Bill History: 11-16-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 725   Rose, Toni Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Bill History: 11-16-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 727   Rose, Toni Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.
Bill History: 11-16-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-20-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 734   Vasut, Cody Relating to a defendant's discharge of fines and costs through community service.
Bill History: 11-16-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 735   Meza, Terry Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Bill History: 11-16-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 762   Reynolds, Ron Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Bill History: 11-18-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 767   Harless, Sam Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond for stalking offenses.
Bill History: 11-18-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.012 House Homeland Security and Public S
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 779   Vasut, Cody Relating to the issuance of certain warrants by statutory county court judges.
Bill History: 11-21-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 782   Collier, Nicole Relating to authority of a court to reduce or modify a defendant's sentence.
Bill History: 11-21-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 792   Meza, Terry Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during the execution of a person.
Bill History: 11-22-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 798   Collier, Nicole Relating to crime victims' compensation for certain relocation and housing rental expenses.
Bill History: 11-28-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 799   Harris, Cody Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
Bill History: 11-28-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 817   Meza, Terry Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
Bill History: 11-29-22 H Filed
03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 828   Dutton, Harold Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Bill History: 11-29-22 H Filed
03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety
03-13-23 H Meeting set for 2:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 House Select on Youth Health & Safet
03-13-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 847   Reynolds, Ron Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence.
Bill History: 12-01-22 H Filed
03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 884   Harless, Sam Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers and agents.
Bill History: 12-06-22 H Filed
03-01-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 905   Moody, Joe Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 908   Moody, Joe Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 909   Moody, Joe Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 914   Hefner, Cole Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 918   Dutton, Harold Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 928   Dutton, Harold Relating to asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2....House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 937   Dutton, Harold Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 939   Dutton, Harold Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 946   Dutton, Harold Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 959   Collier, Nicole Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for certain lost wages.
Bill History: 12-09-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations

HB 964   Jetton, Jacey Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
Bill History: 12-09-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 974   Zwiener, Erin Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
Bill History: 12-12-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1004   Shaheen, Matt Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Bill History: 12-13-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1017   Sherman, Carl Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses.
Bill History: 12-15-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1036   Meza, Terry Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
Bill History: 12-19-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1065   Sherman, Carl Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct.
Bill History: 12-20-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1094   Cunningham, Charles (F) Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
Bill History: 12-21-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1104   Cunningham, Charles (F) Relating to a waiver of the preservation of evidence and the return of a seized weapon in a criminal case.
Bill History: 12-22-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ...House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1130   Spiller, David Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings.
Bill History: 12-29-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 1131   Spiller, David Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication criminal offenses.
Bill History: 12-29-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1136   Jetton, Jacey Relating to the period for which a person is required to register as a sex offender based on the offense of compelling prostitution.
Bill History: 12-29-22 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1161   Meyer, Morgan Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction and to the administration of the address confidentiality program by the office of the attorney general.
Bill History: 01-03-23 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1163   Smith, Reggie Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger.
Bill History: 01-03-23 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1170   Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
Bill History: 01-03-23 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1178   Rogers, Glenn Relating to the authority of a magistrate to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
Bill History: 01-04-23 H Filed
03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1202   Vasut, Cody Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.
Bill History: 01-06-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1207   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence.
Bill History: 01-09-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1221   Metcalf, Will Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.
Bill History: 01-09-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1227   Metcalf, Will Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision of a person convicted of possession or promotion of child pornography.
Bill History: 01-09-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-16-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014 House Corrections
03-16-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 1230   Gonzalez, Jessica Relating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness.
Bill History: 01-09-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1231   Gonzalez, Jessica Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings.
Bill History: 01-09-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1232   Gonzalez, Jessica Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment.
Bill History: 01-09-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1233   Gonzalez, Jessica Relating to the disclosure of crime stoppers tips.
Bill History: 01-09-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1258   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to grand jury proceedings.
Bill History: 01-11-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1341   Wu, Gene Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to the cultivation, manufacture, delivery, and possession of marihuana and cannabis.
Bill History: 01-13-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1347   Dutton, Harold Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
Bill History: 01-13-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1374   Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.
Bill History: 01-17-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1383   Rose, Toni Relating to procedures in a criminal case after a defendant is found competent to stand trial and to consequences arising from certain violations of those procedures.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1398   Moody, Joe Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1401   Moody, Joe Relating to procedures regarding defendants who may lack the capacity to understand or participate in criminal proceedings or who have participated in certain competency restoration programs.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1402   Moody, Joe Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1405   Geren, Charlie Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1407   Vasut, Cody Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1429   Campos, Liz Relating to the definitions of family violence and household member for purposes of crime victims' compensation.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.030 House Juvenile Justice and Family Is

HB 1432   Meza, Terry Relating to required findings for the issuance of a protective order.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1442   Johnson, Ann Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
Bill History: 01-18-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Subcommittee meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2....House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1449   Collier, Nicole Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
Bill History: 01-19-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 1454   Anchia, Rafael Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Bill History: 01-19-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1479   Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Bill History: 01-19-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1506   Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
Bill History: 01-20-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1520   Canales, Terry Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1528   Smith, Reggie Relating to magistration proceedings for criminal defendants and the retention of related records, to services and representation provided to indigent criminal defendants.
Bill History: 01-23-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1537   Howard, Donna Relating to the submission by law enforcement agencies to certain public school personnel of a handle with care notice concerning a traumatic event experienced by a public school student.
Bill History: 01-23-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 1559   Schatzline, Nate (F) Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of indecency with a child and sexual assault.
Bill History: 01-24-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1603   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
Bill History: 01-25-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1617   Ordaz, Claudia (F) Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.
Bill History: 01-25-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1623   Ortega, Lina Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles.
Bill History: 01-25-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1624   Anchia, Rafael Relating to the statute of limitations for possession or promotion of child pornography.
Bill History: 01-25-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1629   Wu, Gene Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision of a person convicted of certain burglary offenses.
Bill History: 01-25-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 1642   Vasut, Cody Relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by videoconference in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 01-25-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1684   Hernandez, Ana Relating to the form of a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to persons convicted of certain human trafficking offenses.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1697   Collier, Nicole Relating to the definitions of family violence and household member for purposes of crime victims' compensation.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.030 House Juvenile Justice and Family Is

HB 1705   Allen, Alma Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 1709   Canales, Terry Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1710   Canales, Terry Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-21-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140 House Corrections
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 1711   Canales, Terry Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1712   Canales, Terry Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1714   Canales, Terry Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1715   Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1728   Cunningham, Charles (F) Relating to the release on bail of certain defendants accused of committing a felony offense and the criminal consequences of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1731   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with nonviolent misdemeanors.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1736   Leach, Jeff Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1739   Leach, Jeff Relating to the rights of victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims in the criminal justice system.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1742   Leach, Jeff Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-21-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140 House Corrections
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 1751   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1764   Leach, Jeff Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
Bill History: 01-27-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1769   Meyer, Morgan Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
Bill History: 01-27-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1784   Landgraf, Brooks Relating to certain requirements of protective orders and conditions of release on bond and to the criminal penalties for violating those requirements and conditions.
Bill History: 01-27-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1819   Cook, David Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 1831   Talarico, James Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 1835   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the venue for prosecution of misdemeanor cases in justice courts.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1874   Noble, Candy Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a civil asset forfeiture proceeding.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1894   Cain, Briscoe Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 1906   Stucky, Lynn Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes committed against a child may be held after bond is posted.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1907   Anchia, Rafael Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-14-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1908   Anchia, Rafael Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in certain felony cases.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1909   Anchia, Rafael Relating to the filing of applications for expunction of certain information contained in arrest records and files.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1921   Dutton, Harold Relating to the amount of a fine and costs discharged by a defendant while confined in jail or engaged in labor.
Bill History: 02-03-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1940   Cook, David Relating to the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in the prosecution of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault or an attempt or conspiracy to commit sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.
Bill History: 02-06-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1975   Harless, Sam Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain repeat sex offenders and to the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in the prosecution of certain sexual and assaultive offenses.
Bill History: 02-07-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1977   Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain youth offenders.
Bill History: 02-07-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 1993   Harris, Cody Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
Bill History: 02-07-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2019   Neave Criado, Victoria Relating to the statute of limitations for certain burglary offenses.
Bill History: 02-08-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2030   Dutton, Harold Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant.
Bill History: 02-08-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 2038   Allison, Steve Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of forfeited property to reimburse persons who suffered agricultural property damage as a result of an offense involving the unlawful entry into the United States.
Bill History: 02-08-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2051   Zwiener, Erin Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement.
Bill History: 02-08-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2089   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Bill History: 02-09-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2092   Manuel, Christian (F) Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.
Bill History: 02-09-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2093   Manuel, Christian (F) Relating to the minimum duration of a protective order.
Bill History: 02-09-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2096   Manuel, Christian (F) Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with, or released on bail or community supervision for, certain family violence misdemeanors.
Bill History: 02-09-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.030 House Juvenile Justice and Family Is

HB 2097   Manuel, Christian (F) Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
Bill History: 02-09-23 H Filed
03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2113   Sherman, Carl Relating to the issuance of a warrant for a violation of a condition of community supervision.
Bill History: 02-09-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 2141   Gonzalez, Jessica Relating to a hearing for an alleged violation of community supervision by a defendant and the manner in which that defendant is required to appear before the court.
Bill History: 02-09-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 2190   Canales, Terry Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Bill History: 02-10-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.036 House Transportation

HB 2193   Davis, Yvonne Relating to the automatic expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain misdemeanor offenses.
Bill History: 02-10-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2229   Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence.
Bill History: 02-13-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
03-21-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.030 House Human Services
03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Human Services

HB 2251   Raymond, Richard Relating to computerized fee records in criminal cases.
Bill History: 02-13-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 2277   Anchia, Rafael Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Bill History: 02-14-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2326   Moody, Joe Relating to taking a blood specimen from the body of a deceased person during an inquest.
Bill History: 02-14-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2328   Wu, Gene Relating to the medical release of certain terminally ill defendants.
Bill History: 02-14-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 2338   Lopez, Janie (F) Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Bill History: 02-15-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2380   Vasut, Cody Relating to credit toward payment of fines and costs for certain defendants.
Bill History: 02-15-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2395   Manuel, Christian (F) Relating to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with victims of sexual assault.
Bill History: 02-16-23 H Filed
03-09-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2431   Johnson, Julie Relating to preparation of an appellate record in civil and criminal appeals.
Bill History: 02-16-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.016 House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprude

HB 2446   Dutton, Harold Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana.
Bill History: 02-17-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2480   Reynolds, Ron Relating to requiring notice regarding the potential eligibility to vote of certain persons convicted of a felony.
Bill History: 02-17-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections

HB 2519   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public, to public entity liability.
Bill History: 02-21-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2521   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the prohibition on the use of a neck restraint by a peace officer during a search or arrest.
Bill History: 02-21-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2523   Canales, Terry Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
Bill History: 02-21-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2527   Dutton, Harold Relating to the duty of an attorney representing the state to disclose certain information regarding a defendant convicted of an offense.
Bill History: 02-21-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2599   Davis, Yvonne Relating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang.
Bill History: 02-21-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 2601   Garcia, Josey (F) Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana.
Bill History: 02-22-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2646   Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Bill History: 02-22-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 2660   Oliverson, Tom Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons.
Bill History: 02-22-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2668   Johnson, Ann Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
Bill History: 02-22-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2715   Hull, Lacey Relating to a prohibition on following an individual and tracking or monitoring the individual's personal property or motor vehicle and to the criminal prosecution of that conduct.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 2733   Hayes, Richard (F) Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 2742   Smith, Reggie Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2743   Smith, Reggie Relating to procedures regarding the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication for criminal defendants who are found incompetent to stand trial.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 2749   Romero, Ramon Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Filed
03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Defense and Veterans' Affairs

HB 2820   Jetton, Jacey Relating to the procedures for access to certain location information by certain law enforcement agencies.
Bill History: 02-24-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2843   Kuempel, John Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission.
Bill History: 02-24-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140 House State Affairs

HB 2861   Garcia, Josey (F) Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2866   Dutton, Harold Relating to the requirements for the renewal of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial learner's permit for a sex offender.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2869   Thierry, Shawn Relating to the duration of certain protective orders.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2877   King, Tracy Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 2909   Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the imposition of fines and costs for a defendant who is younger than 18 years of age.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 2917   Reynolds, Ron Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2918   Reynolds, Ron Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 2919   Johnson, Ann Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem for persons younger than 18 years of age in criminal and juvenile court proceedings.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 2922   Dutton, Harold Relating to the suspension of the driver's license of a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2930   Spiller, David Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 02-27-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 2961   Cook, David Relating to jury instructions regarding a conspiracy in certain criminal cases.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2963   Smithee, John Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2972   Johnson, Ann Relating to persons who are acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 2992   Harrison, Brian Relating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3005   Flores, Lulu (F) Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3025   Vasut, Cody Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, and interference with child custody.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3032   Landgraf, Brooks Relating to periods of detention following arrest and increasing the criminal penalties for violation of certain court orders and conditions of bond.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3035   Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the release on bail of a defendant charged with stalking or an offense involving family violence.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3057   Johnson, Ann Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3067   Jones, Venton (F) Relating to the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications by certain peace officers.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3086   Lalani, Suleman (F) Relating to prohibiting sex offenders from purchasing firearms.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3123   Allen, Alma Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 3154   Thierry, Shawn Relating to the authority to arrest a person without a warrant.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3161   Hull, Lacey Relating to the duties of a justice of the peace, medical examiner, or other investigator regarding the bodies of unidentified deceased persons.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3166   Murr, Andrew Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
03-22-23 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.016 House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprude

HB 3183   Schatzline, Nate (F) Relating to the use of in-custody informant testimony in a criminal trial.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3186   Leach, Jeff Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters.
Bill History: 03-01-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 3197   Frazier, Frederick (F) Relating to definition change for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3256   Manuel, Christian (F) Relating to conditions of release on bond for a felony offense involving family violence.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3260   Herrero, Abel Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3346   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs

HB 3354   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the timely testing of evidence for controlled substances and dangerous drugs and the dismissal of certain criminal charges.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3363   Frank, James Relating to the confinement or detention of certain individuals in a county jail or other facility operated by or for the county and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement or detention.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 3400   Smith, Reggie Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3425   Frazier, Frederick (F) Relating to the administration of certain oaths and the taking of sworn complaints made in criminal cases.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3451   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3499   Guillen, Ryan Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3506   Harris, Caroline (F) Relating to the removal of certain DNA samples from certain DNA databases.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3530   Neave Criado, Victoria Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 3532   Sherman, Carl Relating to notification requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding a missing child with an intellectual disability or mental illness.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3617   Tepper, Carl (F) Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3618   Tepper, Carl (F) Relating to criminal liability for taking a weapon from a juvenile probation officer.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3659   Hefner, Cole Relating to civil asset forfeiture proceedings, to the seizure and forfeiture of certain property, and to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from civil asset forfeiture.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3681   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the development and maintenance of a custody information system for certain offenders.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 3686   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files after certain controlled substance offense charges are dismissed.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3688   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the dismissal of a criminal case by the attorney representing the state.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3695   Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the authority to issue a citation in lieu of arrest for certain Class A and B misdemeanors.
Bill History: 03-06-23 H Filed
03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3758   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3779   Noble, Candy Relating to fraud prevention under certain health care programs.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services

HB 3786   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the enforcement of the rights of crime victims.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3789   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs

HB 3816   Herrero, Abel Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing an offense.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3817   Herrero, Abel Relating to a court requiring a defendant confined in a penal institution to appear by videoconference in a criminal case.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3825   Bucy, John Relating to prohibiting the publication of certain criminal record information of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3852   Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Servi

HB 3854   Perez, Mary Ann Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person convicted of multiple offenses involving animal cruelty and to conditions of punishment and community supervision.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3871   Cook, David Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the issuance of the writ.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3888   Stucky, Lynn Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3895   Oliverson, Tom Relating to the establishment of the office of the medical examiner in certain counties.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs

HB 3917   Buckley, Brad Relating to dismissal of a complaint alleging a parent contributing to nonattendance on the parent's fulfillment of certain terms.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 3938   Moody, Joe Relating to requiring certain persons prohibited by law from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by the person.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 3956   Smith, Reggie Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3981   Paul, Dennis Relating to clarification of any Fire Marshals of a city, town, or village who are licensed peace officers.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3994   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3996   Bryant, John Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4014   Murr, Andrew Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 4037   Hayes, Richard (F) Relating to the time period for conducting a pretrial hearing after a criminal defendant has been restored to competency.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4061   Schatzline, Nate (F) Relating to prohibiting a registered sex offender from going within a certain distance of the residence of a victim of any offense committed by the offender for which the offender is subject to registration.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4187   Schofield, Mike Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 4216   Morales, Christina Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4241   Davis, Yvonne Relating to the act of profiling by a peace officer.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4247   Zwiener, Erin Relating to requiring notice regarding the potential eligibility to vote of certain persons convicted of a felony and the duties of a sheriff or jailer relating to elections.
Bill History: 03-08-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections

HB 4271   Leach, Jeff Relating to the use of hypnotically induced statements in a criminal trial.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4272   Leach, Jeff Relating to the disclosure of certain documentation and records concerning victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 4372   Oliverson, Tom Relating to the commissioning of peace officers by certain private schools.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4379   Reynolds, Ron Relating to citations and arrests for criminal offenses and pretrial detention and release.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4382   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4398   Kitzman, Stan (F) Relating to the powers and duties of a personal bond or personal bond and pretrial supervision office.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4470   Isaac, Carrie (F) Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4486   Bhojani, Salman (F) Relating to design and use of a model criminal citation.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4496   Bailes, Ernest Relating to the authority of a county commissioner to employ and commission a peace officer.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4502   Reynolds, Ron Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility, to certain conditions of bail and community supervision, and to the early termination of community supervision and the dismissal and discharge.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4504   Moody, Joe Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4517   Moody, Joe Relating to the release of certain defendants on personal bond.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4518   Cook, David Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for resentencing in certain criminal cases.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4520   Harris, Cody Relating to employment and retirement consequences for an educator convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4559   Darby, Drew Relating to the application of statutes that classify political subdivisions according to population.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4593   Vasut, Cody Relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by videoconference in certain circumstances
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4595   Leach, Jeff Relating to nonsubstantive additions to, revisions of, and corrections in enacted codes and to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4622   Leach, Jeff Relating to the manner in which certain criminal proceedings are conducted.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4633   Leach, Jeff Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4651   Lozano, Jose Relating to compensation for health care services under the Crime Victims’ Compensation Act
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4670   King, Tracy Relating to a grant program to compensate certain property owners for damages caused by criminal activities.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4671   Hayes, Richard (F) Relating to the qualifications and summoning of grand jurors.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4675   Slaton, Bryan Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of indecency with a child and sexual assault and to a child safety zone applicable to a person on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision for certain sexual offenses.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed

HB 4699   Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4703   Hayes, Richard (F) Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4715   Vasut, Cody Relating to the establishment of paternity and the duty to pay child support and to victim restitution or compensation for certain sexual offenses resulting in pregnancy.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4776   Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to a finding of criminal contempt by a court.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4875   Flores, Lulu (F) Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing of peace officers involved in certain injuries or deaths.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4881   Lalani, Suleman (F) Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4883   Raymond, Richard Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court and certain individuals for the reasonable costs of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4886   Herrero, Abel Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4906   Hefner, Cole Relating to the authority to obtain certain search warrants of certain peace officers for school districts, state institutions of higher education, and public technical institutes.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4941   Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the regulation of private security.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4946   Flores, Lulu (F) Relating to prohibited disqualification of and peremptory challenges to certain prospective jurors.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4968   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 4975   Klick, Stephanie Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5007   Plesa, Mihaela (F) Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5017   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5019   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the timeline to submit a motion for a new trial to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5028   Moody, Joe Relating to an argument before the jury after a subsequent jury charge in a criminal case.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5041   Garcia, Josey (F) Relating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5053   DeAyala, Emilio (F) Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5075   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to the timeline to submit a motion for a new trial to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5088   Moody, Joe Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5114   Sherman, Carl Relating to the award of work-for-time credits to certain persons placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5159   Bhojani, Salman (F) Relating to an argument before the jury after a subsequent jury charge in a criminal case.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5164   Jones, Jolanda (F) Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5177   Lopez, Ray Relating to the condition of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant’s period of community supervision.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5202   Neave Criado, Victoria Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against intimate partners.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5238   Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to procedures for identifying defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5277   Bucy, John Relating to public access to criminal proceedings.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HB 5283   Cain, Briscoe Relating to requiring a pretrial hearing in a criminal case to determine whether a defendant's conduct was justified.
Bill History: 03-10-23 H Filed

HJR 11   Thompson, Senfronia Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
Bill History: 11-14-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections
03-09-23 H Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E2.014 House Corrections
03-09-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections
03-16-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Corrections

HJR 53   Collier, Nicole Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment.
Bill History: 11-21-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 59   Moody, Joe 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.
Bill History: 12-08-22 H Filed
02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 94   Cunningham, Charles (F) Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with certain felony offenses.
Bill History: 01-26-23 H Filed
03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 172   Cook, David 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.
Bill History: 03-09-23 H Filed
03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 48   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence
03-22-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., 2E.20 Senate Jurisprudence

SB 49   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 57   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 83   Johnson, Nathan Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 84   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 85   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 87   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 106   Menendez, Jose Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 139   West, Royce Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 140   West, Royce Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 141   West, Royce Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 144   Gutierrez, Roland Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 157   Perry, Charles Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 169   Blanco, Cesar Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 171   Blanco, Cesar Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 208   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses.
Bill History: 11-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 285   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to certain proceedings or procedures involving the disposition of certain contraband or abandoned or unclaimed property.
Bill History: 12-14-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 324   Middleton, Mayes (F) Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.
Bill History: 12-21-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 332   Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Bill History: 12-21-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

SB 338   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating to hypnotically induced statements in a criminal trial.
Bill History: 12-28-22 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 352   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to credit toward payment of fines and costs for certain defendnants.
Bill History: 01-05-23 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 381   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to computerized fee records in criminal cases.
Bill History: 01-11-23 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 409   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating to the rights of victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims in the criminal justice system.
Bill History: 01-12-23 S Filed
02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 460   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the extension of the period of community supervision for certain defendants who fail to pay a previously assessed fine or cost.
Bill History: 01-13-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 461   Parker, Tan (F) Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction.
Bill History: 01-13-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 466   Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 01-13-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 516   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 01-20-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 520   West, Royce Relating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness; creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 01-20-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 523   West, Royce Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Bill History: 01-20-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 529   West, Royce Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 01-20-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 571   West, Royce Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses.
Bill History: 01-24-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 602   Birdwell, Brian Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
Bill History: 01-25-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Border Security
03-16-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.016 Senate Border Security
03-16-23 S Committee action pending Senate Border Security

SB 603   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Bill History: 01-25-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 616   Blanco, Cesar Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
Bill History: 01-26-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 665   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 01-30-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 677   Johnson, Nathan Relating to Grand Jury proceedings.
Bill History: 02-03-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 685   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in certain felony cases.
Bill History: 02-03-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 686   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.
Bill History: 02-03-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 687   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the filing of applications for expunction of certain information contained in arrest records and files.
Bill History: 02-03-23 S Filed
02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 703   Paxton, Angela Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.
Bill History: 02-03-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 704   Paxton, Angela Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes.
Bill History: 02-03-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 709   Campbell, Donna Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, licensure and training requirements, and school marshall uniforms and badges.
Bill History: 02-06-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education

SB 722   Springer, Drew Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Bill History: 02-06-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 725   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to procedures for identifying defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Bill History: 02-06-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 744   Middleton, Mayes (F) Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
Bill History: 02-07-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 745   Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to fraud prevention under certain health care programs.
Bill History: 02-07-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
03-08-23 S Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., SENATE CHAMBER Senate Health and Human Services
03-08-23 S Committee action pending Senate Health and Human Services
03-15-23 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate Health and Human Services
03-20-23 S Reported from committee as substituted Senate Health and Human Services
03-20-23 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar

SB 753   Flores, Pete Relating to the powers and duties of the office of attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment.
Bill History: 02-07-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 760   Lamantia, Morgan (F) Relating to taking a blood specimen from the body of a deceased person during an inquest.
Bill History: 02-07-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 793   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating to criminal assest forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
Bill History: 02-09-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 806   Paxton, Angela Relating to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with victims of sexual assault.
Bill History: 02-09-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 819   Perry, Charles Relating to the enforcement of the rights of crime victims.
Bill History: 02-09-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 955   Springer, Drew Relating to the release on parole of certain youthful offenders.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 967   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1010   Parker, Tan (F) Relating to requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1012   Parker, Tan (F) Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1020   King, Phil (F) Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1045   Huffman, Joan Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state.
Bill History: 02-21-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence
03-22-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., 2E.20 Senate Jurisprudence

SB 1046   Perry, Charles Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
Bill History: 02-21-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1133   Blanco, Cesar Relating to a grant program to compensate certain property owners for damages caused by criminal activities.
Bill History: 02-23-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Border Security
03-16-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.016 Senate Border Security
03-16-23 S Committee action pending Senate Border Security

SB 1151   Whitmire, John Relating to the authority of corporations to act as sureties on bail bonds.
Bill History: 02-23-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
03-21-23 S Meeting set for 8:30 A.M., E1.016 Senate Criminal Justice
03-21-23 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1179   Perry, Charles Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities.
Bill History: 02-24-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1196   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 02-24-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1273   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
Bill History: 02-27-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1274   Gutierrez, Roland Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm.
Bill History: 02-27-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1279   Huffman, Joan Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
Bill History: 02-28-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1313   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
Bill History: 02-28-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 1318   Huffman, Joan Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.
Bill History: 02-28-23 S Filed
03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
03-07-23 S Meeting set for 8:30 A.M., E1.016 Senate Criminal Justice
03-07-23 S Committee action pending Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1325   Alvarado, Carol Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence.
Bill History: 02-28-23 S Filed
03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1353   Miles, Borris Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1355   Miles, Borris Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to make certain radio communications available to public.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1385   Miles, Borris Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1391   Parker, Tan (F) Relating to restitution payments made to certain victims of theft.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1401   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1427   Flores, Pete Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders.
Bill History: 03-02-23 S Filed
03-13-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Border Security
03-23-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.016 Senate Border Security

SB 1449   Miles, Borris Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Bill History: 03-02-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government

SB 1488   Creighton, Brandon Relating to truancy and the offense of a parent contributing to nonattendance.
Bill History: 03-02-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1492   Miles, Borris Relating to the expunction of records and files related to certain conduct or offenses committed by a child.
Bill History: 03-02-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1505   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1516   King, Phil (F) Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the issuance of the writ.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1518   King, Phil (F) Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Border Security

SB 1527   Huffman, Joan Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1535   West, Royce Relating to the review and modification of bail for certain defendants.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1570   Flores, Pete Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses based on assaultive conduct.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1612   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to court administration and costs.
Bill History: 03-06-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 1698   Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Service Commissions's office of inspector general.
Bill History: 03-07-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

SB 1717   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.
Bill History: 03-07-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1727   Schwertner, Charles Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Bill History: 03-07-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1744   Hughes, Bryan Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges.
Bill History: 03-07-23 S Filed
03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1828   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

SB 1834   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a crime laboratory or license holder investigated by the Texas Forensic Science Commission.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1840   Hinojosa, Chuy Relating to donations ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1868   Perry, Charles Relating to the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1900   Birdwell, Brian Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-13-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Border Security
03-23-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.016 Senate Border Security

SB 1921   Miles, Borris Relating to the payment of certain fines and costs by a defendant.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1924   Miles, Borris Relating to the maximum period of community supervision in a misdemeanor case.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1960   Perry, Charles Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1961   Perry, Charles Relating to criminal liability for taking a weapon from a juvenile probation officer.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1970   Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1972   Bettencourt, Paul Relating to employment and retirement consequences for an educator convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 2000   Whitmire, John Relating to the commissioning of peace officers by certain parochial schools in certain counties.
Bill History: 03-08-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2019   Paxton, Angela Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole of certain persons convicted of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2041   King, Phil (F) Relating to the manner in which certain criminal proceedings are conducted.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2042   King, Phil (F) Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2079   Menendez, Jose Relating to peace officer reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability to the adult protective services division of DFPS.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2093   West, Royce Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2096   West, Royce Relating to the use of force by peace officers and other officer interactions and duties.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2101   Miles, Borris Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2148   Huffman, Joan Relating to the statute of limitations for possession or promotion of child pornography.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed
03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2155   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference in municipal and justice courts.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed

SB 2208   Parker, Tan (F) Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Filed

SB 2276   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to requiring parental consent for peace officer interviews of certain children.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2282   Middleton, Mayes (F) Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to National Aeronautics and Space Administration security personnel.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2296   Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2298   Gutierrez, Roland Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2307   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2384   Miles, Borris Relating to criminal defendants bail findings and post hearing evaluation.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2392   Creighton, Brandon Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2400   West, Royce Relating to collection of certain fines assessed for traffic offenses.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2401   West, Royce Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2418   Johnson, Nathan Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2429   Hancock, Kelly Relating to reporting procedures and training programs for law enforcement agencies regarding missing children and missing persons.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2458   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2479   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2537   Menendez, Jose Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2554   Middleton, Mayes (F) Authorizing the state to take an interlocutory appeal to seek the overruling of Stogner v. California, 539 U.S. 607 (2003).
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SB 2563   Middleton, Mayes (F) Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence against a defendant in a criminal case.
Bill History: 03-10-23 S Filed

SJR 51   Parker, Tan (F) 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.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Filed
03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


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