Bill
HJR 15
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under limited circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Daniel Alders and 63 co-sponsors
Texas would amend its constitution to allow courts to deny bail for people accused of violent crimes, sexual offenses, or human trafficking before trial conviction.
Left pending in committee
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