Criminal Procedure--sentencing & Punishment

State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. [HB-571] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jarvis Johnson Read First Time on 02/20/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. [HB-567] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Miller Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/21/2017

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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. [SB-274] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Read First Time on 01/30/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only. [SB-271] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson Co-author Authorized on 03/21/2017

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State (Texas)
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. [HB-429] [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: Rep. William Metcalf Read First Time on 02/20/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty. [SB-206] [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: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 01/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. [HB-142] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense.

  

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 a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. [HB-202] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/01/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders. [HB-383] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Murphy Placed On General State Calendar on 05/10/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses. [HB-104] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James White Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/14/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision. [HB-342] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Canales Considered In Calendars on 04/20/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison. [HB-161] [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 Dutton Received From The House on 05/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. [HB-183] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Received From The House on 05/10/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses. [HB-140] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Read First Time on 02/13/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases. [HB-316] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Canales Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/17/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances. [HB-130] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/13/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States. [SB-108] [Crime ] [Immigration ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 01/25/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services. [HB-261] [Crime ] [Healthcare ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Read First Time on 02/21/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant. [HB-152] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Motion To Reconsider Spread On The Journal on 04/20/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed to support drug court programs. [HB-90] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed to support drug court programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Allen Read First Time on 02/13/2017

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