Bill
SJR 5
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Daniel Alders and 85 co-sponsors
Texas proposes constitutional amendment permitting courts to deny bail for defendants accused of certain felonies, shifting from presumptive bail rights toward preventive detention.
Filed with the Secretary of State
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