Bill
HB 76
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Daniel Alders and 52 co-sponsors
HB 76 restricts Texas political subdivisions from using public funds to pay bail bonds for individuals, redirecting criminal justice resources away from defendant assistance programs.
Left pending in committee
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