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HB 7   Guillen, Ryan
Birdwell, Brian
Relating to public services and programs in the southern border region of this state to address the effects of ongoing criminal activity and public health threats, including methods of financing those services.
Bill History: 05-26-23 S Senate appointed conference committee
Birdwell, Blanco, King, Flores and Parker

HB 17   Cook, David
Huffman, Joan
Relating to the official misconduct and removal of district attorneys and county attorneys.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 20   Schaefer, MattRelating 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: 05-09-23 H Recommitted to committee on House State Affairs

HB 69   Schaefer, MattRelating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 04-20-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 125   Slaton, BryanRelating to the enforcement of certain election laws by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 170   Spiller, DavidRelating to certain requirements applicable to certain public entities that engage in lobbying.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 192   Schaefer, MattRelating to the possession of a weapon in certain locations of a government court.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Select on Community Safety

HB 200   Leach, JeffRelating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
Bill History: 05-04-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 213   Moody, Joe
Springer, Drew
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age.
Bill History: 05-19-23 S Meeting set for On Recess, Betty King Room Senate Criminal Justice

HB 292   Bernal, DiegoRelating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry

HB 311   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating 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: 03-21-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 422   VanDeaver, Gary
Perry, Charles
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
Bill History: 06-13-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 678   Bell, Keith
Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain election offenses that are committed in an adjacent county.
Bill History: 02-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections

HB 782   Collier, NicoleRelating to authority of a court to reduce or modify a defendant's sentence.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 799   Harris, CodyRelating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
Bill History: 04-11-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 828   Dutton, HaroldRelating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Committee action pending House Select on Youth Health & Safety

HB 1064   Sherman, CarlRelating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates.
Bill History: 04-24-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 1088   Johnson, Ann
Whitmire, John
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1097   Hinojosa, GinaRelating to the cash balance annuity for members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor.
Bill History: 03-02-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1130   Spiller, DavidRelating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings.
Bill History: 04-26-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence

HB 1215   Cook, DavidRelating to consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment.
Bill History: 05-16-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Business and Commerce

HB 1258   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to grand jury proceedings.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1309   Dutton, HaroldRelating to suits against certain governmental employees.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 1332   Herrero, AbelRelating to the exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 1350   Cook, DavidRelating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1487   Gerdes, Stan (F)Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.
Bill History: 05-12-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government

HB 1530   Goldman, CraigRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1603   Guillen, Ryan
Hinojosa, Chuy
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 1618   Moody, JoeRelating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates.
Bill History: 04-24-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

HB 1627   Hernandez, AnaRelating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
Bill History: 04-05-23 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 1713   Canales, TerryRelating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
Bill History: 04-21-23 H Removed from hearing 04/25/23 House Criminal Jurisprudence

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

HB 1732   Leach, JeffRelating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
Bill History: 03-07-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 1874   Noble, CandyRelating to the award of attorney's fees in a civil asset forfeiture proceeding.
Bill History: 05-04-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2023   Munoz, SergioRelating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws, local regulatory actions, or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
Bill History: 04-25-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Land and Resource Management

HB 2038   Allison, SteveRelating 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: 03-08-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2043   Bowers, RhettaRelating to a criminal justice system pretrial and sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Bill History: 05-10-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

HB 2117   Oliverson, TomRelating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
Bill History: 05-03-23 H Vote failed in committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 2139   Burrows, DustinRelating to the construction of codes, laws, and statutes.
Bill History: 05-04-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

HB 2272   Swanson, ValoreeRelating to associate judges and Department of Family and Protective Services representation in child protection court proceedings.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 2486   Hefner, ColeRelating to the confidentiality of certain information in a peace officer's or firefighter's personnel file.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2519   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating 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: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

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

HB 2543   Raymond, RichardRelating to the creation of the conviction integrity unit within the office of the attorney general.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2545   Capriglione, Giovanni
Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 2690   Toth, SteveRelating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers.
Bill History: 03-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2734   Murr, AndrewRelating to the service credit used in calculating longevity pay for certain judges and prosecutors.
Bill History: 04-03-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 2779   Leach, Jeff
Huffman, Joan
Relating to the compensation of a district judge and the associated retirement benefits of certain other elected state officials.
Bill History: 05-26-23 H House refused to concur in Senate amendments
Conferees: Leach-chair, Bonnen, Johnson of Dallas, Moody
and Murr

HB 2864   Raymond, RichardRelating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
Bill History: 04-10-23 H Committee action pending House Corrections

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

HB 2930   Spiller, DavidRelating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 03-29-23 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 2955   Bumgarner, Ben (F)Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
Bill History: 03-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

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

HB 2992   Harrison, BrianRelating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 05-15-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 3166   Murr, AndrewRelating 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: 03-22-23 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 3246   Manuel, Christian (F)Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 3247   Cain, BriscoeRelating to creating the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
Bill History: 05-06-23 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3264   Meza, TerryRelating to the removal of a county officer from office.
Bill History: 05-16-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Local Government

HB 3307   Cook, DavidRelating to the official misconduct and removal of district attorneys and county attorneys.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3474   Leach, Jeff
Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 3538   Troxclair, Ellen (F)Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3659   Hefner, ColeRelating 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: 05-17-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 3675   Ortega, LinaRelating to required management training for certain prosecuting attorneys.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 3677   Jones, Jolanda (F)Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
Bill History: 03-16-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3758   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 3782   Guillen, RyanRelating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council.
Bill History: 05-11-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Border Security

HB 3786   Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to the enforcement of the rights of crime victims.
Bill History: 05-15-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 3797   Schofield, MikeRelating to the concurrent jurisdiction of prosecuting attorneys in adjoining districts or counties to prosecute criminal offenses involving the election laws in this state.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 3882   Wilson, TerryRelating to the eligibility of a defendant to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
Bill History: 05-16-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence

HB 4026   Schofield, MikeRelating to the creation of the office of state special prosecutor.
Bill History: 03-20-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4178   Schofield, MikeRelating to the jurisdiction of the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals.
Bill History: 03-21-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

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

HB 4382   Guillen, RyanRelating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Bill History: 05-11-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 4487   Smith, ReggieRelating to student loan repayment assistance for prosecutors and certain criminal lawyers practicing in rural counties.
Bill History: 04-24-23 H Committee action pending House Higher Education

HB 4549   Toth, SteveRelating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4622   Leach, JeffRelating to the manner in which certain criminal proceedings are conducted.
Bill History: 05-05-23 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 4635   Guillen, Ryan
Flores, Pete
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

HB 4657   Oliverson, TomRelating to the authority of the attorney general to represent county officials in certain cases.
Bill History: 05-08-23 H Reported from committee as substituted House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 4699   Martinez Fischer, TreyRelating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4729   Tinderholt, TonyRelating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services.
Bill History: 03-22-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4873   Holland, JustinRelating to the licensing and regulation of peace officers.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

HB 4962   Garcia, Josey (F)Relating to the eligibility of a defendant to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 5002   Smith, ReggieRelating to longevity pay for certain prosecutors.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 5041   Garcia, Josey (F)Relating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
Bill History: 04-18-23 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 5053   DeAyala, Emilio (F)Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
Bill History: 05-11-23 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 5163   Slaton, BryanRelating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Corrections

HB 5283   Cain, BriscoeRelating to requiring a pretrial hearing in a criminal case to determine whether a defendant's conduct was justified.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 53   Collier, NicoleProposing 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: 03-07-23 H Sent to subcommittee House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 69   Hinojosa, GinaProposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state.
Bill History: 02-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HJR 98   Tinderholt, TonyProposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HJR 110   Isaac, Carrie (F)Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Bill History: 03-03-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HJR 163   Harrison, BrianProposing a constitutional amendment allowing the voters to remove local elected officers from office by means of a recall election.
Bill History: 03-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HJR 181   Smith, ReggieProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 03-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HJR 197   Kacal, KyleProposing a constitutional amendment to allow certain officers to become candidates for an office of profit or trust without automatically resigning from their current office.
Bill History: 03-24-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HR 2377   Murr, AndrewImpeaching Warren Kenneth Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas; and articles of impeachment against him.
Bill History: 05-27-23 H Passed (Vote: Y:121/N: 23)

SB 20   Huffman, JoanRelating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.
Bill History: 04-17-23 H Referred to House Committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 22   Springer, Drew
Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments, district attorney's offices, and county attorney's offices in rural counties.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

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

SB 175   Middleton, Mayes (F)Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Bill History: 04-13-23 H Referred to House Committee on House State Affairs

SB 232   Hinojosa, Chuy
Geren, Charlie
Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 277   Huffman, JoanRelating to the service credit used in calculating longevity pay for certain judges and prosecutors.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

SB 378   Parker, Tan (F)Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 404   King, Phil (F)Relating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
Bill History: 02-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 571   West, RoyceRelating 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: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 648   Middleton, Mayes (F)Relating to the procedure for removing certain prosecuting attorneys for their policies on the enforcement of criminal offenses.
Bill History: 02-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

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

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

SB 740   Huffman, Joan
Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county prosecutors' offices.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 787   Huffman, JoanRelating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 802   Hughes, BryanRelating to the annual base salary of a district judge.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

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

SB 875   West, RoyceRelating to a criminal justice system pretrial and sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Bill History: 03-01-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 933   Middleton, Mayes (F)Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

SB 950   Kolkhorst, Lois
Leach, Jeff
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 991   Hinojosa, Chuy
Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of a crime laboratory portal by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 997   West, Royce
Leach, Jeff
Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by first responders, coroners, medical examiners, and certain other employees for a purpose other than an official purpose.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1014   Hughes, BryanRelating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information.
Bill History: 03-03-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

SB 1045   Huffman, Joan
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: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1092   Parker, Tan (F)Relating to the jurisdiction of the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals.
Bill History: 04-05-23 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for

SB 1105   Birdwell, BrianRelating to the suspension and removal of certain public officers.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1195   Hughes, BryanRelating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 05-15-23 H Referred to House Committee on House State Affairs

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

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

SB 1422   King, Phil (F)Relating to enforcement of criminal offenses by state agencies, law enforcment agencies, political subdivisions, or local entities.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1445   Paxton, Angela
Goldman, Craig
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1462   Hughes, BryanRelating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Bill History: 03-16-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 1509   Huffman, Joan
Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the service retirement eligibility and benefits of certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Bill History: 05-19-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 1788   Flores, PeteRelating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1906   Sparks, Kevin (F)Relating to student loan repayment assistance for prosecutors and certain criminal lawyers practicing in rural counties.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education

SB 1908   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to the concurrent jurisdiction of prosecuting attorneys in adjoining districts or counties to prosecute criminal offense involving the election laws in this state.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1927   Hughes, BryanRelating to the jurisdiction of the state prosecuting attorney.
Bill History: 04-06-23 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for

SB 1928   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to the authority of the attorney general to represent county officials in certain cases.
Bill History: 03-20-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government

SB 1968   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to required reporting of certain discretionary prosecutorial decisions of prosecuting attorneys.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1971   Bettencourt, PaulRelating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1992   Perry, CharlesRelating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
Bill History: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2019   Paxton, AngelaRelating 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: 03-21-23 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: 03-21-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2208   Parker, Tan (F)
DeAyala, Emilio (F)
Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 2310   Hinojosa, Chuy
Smith, Reggie
Relating to longevity pay for certain prosecutors.
Bill History: 09-01-23 G Earliest effective date

SB 2392   Creighton, BrandonRelating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2458   Hughes, BryanRelating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Bill History: 03-23-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SJR 44   Huffman, Joan
Smith, Reggie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 05-23-23 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

SJR 60   Birdwell, BrianProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the suspension of certain public officers by the governor and the trial, removal, and reinstatement of certain public officers by the senate.
Bill History: 03-09-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs


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