Bill
SJR 87
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony who have previously been convicted of or who were released on bail for certain offenses punishable as a felony at the time of the new offense.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Brian Birdwell and 6 co-sponsors
Texas constitutional amendment would automatically deny bail to felony defendants with prior felony convictions or prior bail releases, eliminating judicial discretion in these cases.
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
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