Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. [HB-34] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Signed By The Governor on 06/12/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups. [HB-4070] [Crime ] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses that occur on the grounds of a school district and involve expressions of bias or prejudice against certain groups.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Thierry Read First Time on 04/03/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-4108] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Read First Time on 03/31/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-4037] [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: Rep. Rafael Anchia Read First Time on 04/03/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 1

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-4103] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/04/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a fee. [SB-1978] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles J. Schwertner Read First Time on 03/27/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. [SB-1915] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn Buckingham Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/04/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. [SB-1853] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sylvia Garcia Read First Time on 03/23/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of capital murder. [HB-3894] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of capital murder.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Frank Read First Time on 03/31/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty. [SB-1822] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Konni Burton Received From The Senate on 05/20/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community. [SB-1808] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Education ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an education campaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Read First Time on 03/23/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for possession of a small amount of a substance in Penalty Group 1 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. [HB-3841] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the punishment for possession of a small amount of a substance in Penalty Group 1 under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier Read First Time on 03/30/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to eligibility for community supervision of defendants convicted of certain burglary offenses. [HB-3786] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to eligibility for community supervision of defendants convicted of certain burglary offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Oliverson Placed On General State Calendar on 05/10/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals. [SB-1792] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Read First Time on 03/23/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to punishment for the offense of forgery and to a fee imposed on certain defendants who commit the offense. [SB-1824] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to punishment for the offense of forgery and to a fee imposed on certain defendants who commit the offense.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sylvia Garcia Read First Time on 05/09/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. [SB-1740] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Disabilities ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Read First Time on 03/23/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. [HB-3697] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Cristina Farrar Read First Time on 05/12/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. [HB-3729] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/01/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th 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-3655] [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 Read First Time on 05/17/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. [SB-1577] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/25/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0