Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of sexual assault of a child and changing the eligibility for parole of certain persons convicted of that offense. [HB-3165] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of sexual assault of a child and changing the eligibility for parole of certain persons convicted of that offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Referred Directly To Subcommittee By Chair on 04/08/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter; changing eligibility for mandatory supervision, parole, and community supervision; increasing criminal penalties. [HB-3193] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ]
Relating to the punishment for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter; changing eligibility for mandatory supervision, parole, and community supervision; increasing criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Reynolds Referred Directly To Subcommittee By Chair on 04/01/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

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. [HJR-148] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cook Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/14/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools. [HB-6] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Sent To The Governor on 06/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses. [HB-3074] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Read First Time on 03/20/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the punishment for committing certain criminal offenses while disguised or masked. [HB-3061] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to enhancing the punishment for committing certain criminal offenses while disguised or masked.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Tinderholt Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/08/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for burglary of a place of worship. [SB-1390] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Religion ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for burglary of a place of worship.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 03/06/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery. [SB-1379] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision for certain offenses involving family violence and related notice requirements; creating a criminal offense. [HB-2956] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision for certain offenses involving family violence and related notice requirements; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don McLaughlin Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. [HB-2932] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Read First Time on 03/19/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant. [HB-2933] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Read First Time on 03/19/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties. [SB-1300] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties. [SB-1279] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision. [SB-1272] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain felony offenses. [HB-2771] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain felony offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Spiller Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. [HB-2777] [Crime ] [Mental Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Considered In Formal Meeting on 05/06/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. [HB-2681] [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 Dutton Referred Directly To Subcommittee By Chair on 04/08/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson involving a government building. [HB-2666] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson involving a government building.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Tinderholt Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty. [SB-1212] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case. [HB-2649] [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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Read First Time on 03/18/2025

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