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Texas House Bill HB232

Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB232

Caption

Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

Impact

The introduction of HB 232 is expected to have significant implications for the state's criminal justice system. By focusing on rehabilitation and the protection of family units, the bill shifts the approach from one that emphasizes punishment to one that considers the welfare of children and parents involved in the legal system. If implemented correctly, this could lead to better outcomes for families in similar situations, ultimately aiming to prevent the cycle of incarceration that disproportionately affects custodial parents.

Summary

House Bill 232 is an act that establishes criteria for placing defendants who are the primary caretakers of children on community supervision rather than bringing them to trial for incarceration. The bill redefines the understanding of a 'primary caretaker' and outlines the process through which a defendant can request consideration for community supervision. Specifically, this legislation aims to ensure that individuals who predominantly care for dependent children under 18 years can get rehabilitative support rather than punitive conditions that could lead to their separation from their children.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding this bill may include discussions about the adequacy of support systems in place for those placed under community supervision. Critics might argue about the effectiveness of such measures and whether resources and training exist to ensure these defendants receive proper guidance and assistance. Furthermore, there could be concerns regarding the potential for misuse or misinterpretation of the primary caretaker definition, which could inadvertently lead to inequalities in judgments based on personal circumstances, socioeconomic status, or other factors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB361

Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

TX HB2141

Relating to a hearing for an alleged violation of community supervision by a defendant and the manner in which that defendant is required to appear before the court.

TX HB4502

Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility, to certain conditions of bail and community supervision, and to the early termination of community supervision and the dismissal and discharge of deferred adjudication community supervision.

TX HB1163

Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.

TX HB175

Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.

TX HB2742

Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances; changing the eligibility for community supervision, deferred adjudication community supervision, or mandatory supervision.

TX HB1737

Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.

TX HB1728

Relating to the release on bail of certain defendants accused of committing a felony offense and the criminal consequences of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony; creating a criminal offense; increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felonies; changing eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole.

TX SB499

Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.

TX HB399

Relating to orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.

Similar Bills

TX HB385

Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.

TX HB1205

Relating to the procedures for reducing or terminating community supervision and the establishment of certain time credits through which a defendant's period of community supervision is reduced.

TX HB3512

Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.

TX HB361

Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

TX HB1389

Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

TX SB1462

Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

TX HB624

Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

TX SB2188

Relating to community supervision.