Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment

State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation. [SB-754] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Peter P. Flores Read First Time on 03/01/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

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. [HB-1975] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Harless Read First Time on 03/08/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. [SB-726] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Alcoholic Beverages ]
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Considered In Formal Meeting on 05/17/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution. [SB-722] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Read First Time on 03/01/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public power supply. [HB-1833] [Crime ] [Energy ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public power supply.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Phil King Signed By The Governor on 06/13/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. [HB-1811] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cole Hefner Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/21/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. [SB-645] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 04/10/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

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. [HB-1736] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Received From The House on 04/24/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-1730] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Signed By The Governor on 06/13/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product. [HB-1741] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Placed On General State Calendar on 05/11/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

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. [HB-1742] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Alcoholic Beverages ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Committee Report Distributed on 04/14/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. [HB-1710] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Signed By The Governor on 06/13/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-1653] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Campos Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/25/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons. [SB-600] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Rights ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Read First Time on 04/14/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault. [SB-598] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Read First Time on 02/17/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons. [HB-1611] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Rights ] [Immigration ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. J. M. Lozano Read First Time on 03/07/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance causing death or serious bodily injury; creating a criminal offense. [HB-1581] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance causing death or serious bodily injury; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Placed On General State Calendar on 05/11/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain family violence assaults. [HB-1589] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain family violence assaults.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Signed By The Governor on 06/12/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. [SB-523] [Crime ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Co-author Authorized on 04/06/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to abolishing the death penalty. [SB-516] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Read First Time on 02/17/2023

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