Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment

State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses. [HB-2233] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos Read First Time on 03/15/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain state jail felony offenders, including the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain state jail felony offenders; authorizing a fee. [HB-2190] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain state jail felony offenders, including the creation of a pretrial intervention program for certain state jail felony offenders; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James White Withdrawn From Schedule on 03/24/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for aggravated assault committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school. [HB-2135] [Crime ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for aggravated assault committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John K. Ellzey Read First Time on 03/15/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for manufacture or delivery of fentanyl and related substances; creating a criminal offense. [SB-768] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for manufacture or delivery of fentanyl and related substances; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Signed By The Governor on 06/14/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone. [HB-2146] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma A. Allen Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/11/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. [HB-1954] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ]
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Read First Time on 03/15/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. [HB-1906] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses. [SB-652] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Read First Time on 03/11/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. [HB-1775] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Tinderholt Read First Time on 03/10/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-1766] [Crime ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rafael Anchia Considered In Public Hearing on 04/21/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. [SB-641] [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 Read First Time on 03/11/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit in certain counties and municipalities. [HB-1785] [Crime ] [Housing ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit in certain counties and municipalities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Thierry Read First Time on 03/10/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties. [HB-1684] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dustin Burrows Read First Time on 03/09/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. [SB-568] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Placed On General State Calendar on 05/25/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. [HB-1509] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Murphy Read First Time on 05/10/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass. [HB-1503] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jasmine Felicia Crockett Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/19/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creating the criminal offense of failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in boarding home facilities by certain persons. [SB-503] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Senior Citizens ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to creating the criminal offense of failing to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in boarding home facilities by certain persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 04/30/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit and to a study regarding the regulation of group homes. [SB-500] [Housing ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a boarding home facility without a permit and to a study regarding the regulation of group homes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Signed By The Governor on 06/14/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. [HB-1422] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/03/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor and state jail felony offenders before a magistrate. [HB-1388] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor and state jail felony offenders before a magistrate.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ina A. Minjarez Read First Time on 03/05/2021

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