Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment

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

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating 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. [HB-3572] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating 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: Rep. Paul Daniel Workman Read First Time on 03/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed against a federal law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel. [HB-3454] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed against a federal law enforcement officer or emergency services personnel.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Wilson Read First Time on 04/03/2017

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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. [SB-1576] [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: Sen. Charles Perry Signed By The Governor on 05/18/2017

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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. [SB-1575] [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: Sen. Charles Perry Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. [SB-1504] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nicholas Van Campen Taylor Placed On General State Calendar on 05/23/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to ransomware; creating a criminal offense. [SB-1477] [Cybersecurity ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to ransomware; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 05/05/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision. [SB-1461] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ]
Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Read First Time on 03/20/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. [HB-3301] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Senior Citizens ] [Disabilities ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tomas Uresti Committee Report Distributed on 05/06/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. [SB-1436] [Children and Youth ] [Senior Citizens ] [Disabilities ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Campbell Read First Time on 03/20/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense. [HB-3248] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to prevention of coerced abortions and human trafficking; creating an offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Read First Time on 03/30/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-3192] [Crime ] [Senior Citizens ] [Disabilities ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tomas Uresti Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/10/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. [HB-3127] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Smithee Read First Time on 03/29/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. [HB-3080] [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 Placed On General State Calendar on 05/10/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. [HB-3054] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/06/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt. [SB-1335] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Read First Time on 03/14/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-2960] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Burkett Received From The House on 05/10/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. [SB-1322] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Committee Report Distributed on 05/19/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-2908] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the punishment for a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of status as a peace officer or judge; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Signed By The Governor on 06/06/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. [SB-1297] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Read First Time on 03/13/2017

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