Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.

HJR 181 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense

Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Texts

Introduced 03/10/2023

Weigh In

Spread the Word!

Gettr Embed Code

Sponsors (1)

Rep. Reggie Smith


Primary Sponsor

Track This Bill

Get notified when this bill is updated

Subject(s)

Courts Courts--judges Crimes Crimes--against Persons Crimes--against Persons--sexual Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure--bail & Pretrial Release Resolutions Resolutions--constitutional Amendments Human Trafficking Magistrates