Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of an innocence project grant program. [HB-1967] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the creation of an innocence project grant program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph E. Moody Placed On General State Calendar on 05/11/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns. [HB-1914] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Read First Time on 03/13/2017

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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, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service. [HB-1919] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
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, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Pena Raymond Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/17/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. [SB-899] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Read First Time on 03/01/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam. [SB-903] [Crime ] [Water ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Read First Time on 02/28/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the penalties for certain littering offenses. [HB-1884] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Crime ] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the penalties for certain littering offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer. [HB-1751] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against a peace officer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Krause Read First Time on 03/14/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision. [HB-1742] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Canales Read First Time on 03/06/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to sex offender registration and a prohibition on certain registered sex offenders from being in a motor vehicle with a minor who is not a family member. [SB-811] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to sex offender registration and a prohibition on certain registered sex offenders from being in a motor vehicle with a minor who is not a family member.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Read First Time on 02/27/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. [HB-1703] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Community Development ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Reynolds Read First Time on 03/06/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution. [HB-1667] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Burkett Placed On General State Calendar on 05/10/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of aggravated promotion of prostitution. [HB-1666] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of aggravated promotion of prostitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Burkett Placed On General State Calendar on 05/10/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations. [HB-1619] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn Buckingham Signed By The Governor on 05/26/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses. [SB-761] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/09/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty. [SB-762] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Signed By The Governor on 06/09/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision. [HB-1507] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-1357] [Animals ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Cristina Farrar Committee Report Distributed on 04/21/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-1338] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Read First Time on 02/27/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. [HB-1327] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/09/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam. [HB-1257] [Crime ] [Water ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Signed By The Governor on 05/26/2017

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