Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee May 6th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

The meeting convened to discuss various bills primarily focused on juvenile justice and legal representation standards. Notable discussions included House Bill 437, which addresses the placement of youth in detention facilities according to regulations, as explained by Representative Cook. House Bill 507, which pertains to legal representation for indigent defendants, also sparked a debate that resulted in tight voting, showcasing the divergent opinions among committee members. Additionally, Senate Bill 40 underwent a reconsideration, reflecting substantial amendments aimed at balancing non-profit and for-profit entity payments related to bail bonds, which highlighted the complexities of legislative amendments and the procedural adherence required to maintain order in discussions.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB535

Filed
12/5/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions of certain trafficking, sexual, or assaultive offenses.
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Texas Senate Bill SB664

Filed
12/19/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/3/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/9/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1019

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the adjudication of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or a person with a disability.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1020

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/24/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to personal bond offices, to the notification provided to a judge regarding tampering with an electronic monitoring device while released on bond or community supervision, and to the availability of certain information regarding a person required to submit to an electronic monitoring program or being supervised by a community supervision and corrections department.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1120

Filed
2/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses, stalking, or a violation of a protective order or condition of bond.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1537

Filed
2/21/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.
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Texas House Bill HB3207

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of intoxication assault; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1804

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/10/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.