Minors--juvenile Justice

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. [SB-17] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Committee Report Printed And Distributed on 08/15/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. [HB-16] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Filed on 08/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. [HB-16] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Filed on 08/11/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. [SB-16] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Amendment(s) Offered Fa1 Hughes on 08/12/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. [HB-244] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Mental Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Filed on 07/31/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law and the composition of the juvenile boards of Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties. [SB-27] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law and the composition of the juvenile boards of Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Received By The Secretary Of The Senate on 07/16/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services. [HB-5561] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Smithee Placed On General State Calendar on 05/12/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the construction, expansion, and operation of certain inpatient mental health facilities and the designation of residential treatment facilities for certain juveniles. [HB-109] [Construction ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the construction, expansion, and operation of certain inpatient mental health facilities and the designation of residential treatment facilities for certain juveniles.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Signed By The Governor on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings, the treatment of children placed in or committed to a juvenile facility, and certain offenses or conduct committed by a child or by a person placed in or committed to certain juvenile facilities; changing the eligibility for community supervision. [HB-31] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings, the treatment of children placed in or committed to a juvenile facility, and certain offenses or conduct committed by a child or by a person placed in or committed to certain juvenile facilities; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Placed On General State Calendar on 05/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system. [HB-5409] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ] [Crime ]
Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cook Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to parole guidelines and procedures for inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age. [HB-5525] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to parole guidelines and procedures for inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jolanda Jones Received From The House on 05/14/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. [SB-2878] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Vetoed By The Governor on 06/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to truancy and the offense of a parent contributing to nonattendance; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-5507] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to truancy and the offense of a parent contributing to nonattendance; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. AJ Louderback Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. [SB-2776] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cook Signed By The Governor on 05/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duration of a child's detention following a detention hearing and a study on the effects of detention orders in a juvenile court proceeding. [SB-2757] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the duration of a child's detention following a detention hearing and a study on the effects of detention orders in a juvenile court proceeding.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Molly Cook Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses; authorizing a fee. [HB-5240] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Pena Raymond Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the dissemination of juvenile justice information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. [SB-2772] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the dissemination of juvenile justice information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties. [HB-5143] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system. [SB-2693] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ] [Crime ]
Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Read First Time on 05/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the age at which a child on determinate sentence probation may be transferred to a district court and placed on community supervision. [HB-5113] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to the age at which a child on determinate sentence probation may be transferred to a district court and placed on community supervision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Angelia Orr Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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