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Texas Senate Bill SB1106

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1106

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the issuance of a citation for criminal trespass punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.

Impact

The expected impact of SB1106 is primarily legal in nature, as it revises Article 14.06(d) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The amendments are designed to create clarity in how citations for certain offenses should be managed by law enforcement. This could lead to more consistent legal practices across various jurisdictions in Texas. Additionally, it ensures that the new provisions apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date, preserving the applicability of previous laws to offenses that occurred prior to this new legislation. This transitional provision is crucial in maintaining legal stability for individuals charged under the old laws.

Summary

SB1106 is a legislative proposal aimed at amending the existing provisions related to criminal trespass, specifically focusing on the process of issuing citations for offenses classified as a Class B misdemeanor. This bill seeks to streamline the issuance process and clarify the legal framework that law enforcement must operate under when addressing incidents of criminal trespass. By introducing this bill, the legislature intends to reduce ambiguity regarding the procedure and penalties associated with such offenses, thereby enhancing the overall enforcement of criminal trespass laws in Texas.

Contention

While the text of SB1106 does not indicate significant controversy, any modifications to criminal statutes often engender scrutiny and debate. Some stakeholders may raise concerns over the implications of stricter enforcement or changes in law enforcement practices brought about by the bill. Additionally, questions regarding the adequacy of training for law enforcement officers to implement these changes effectively might also surface. The focus of the discussions surrounding SB1106 appears to be on reinforcing enforcement mechanisms while addressing the concerns of due process and fairness in the issuance of citations for criminal trespass.

Companion Bills

TX HB3473

Identical Relating to the issuance of a citation for criminal trespass punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.

Previously Filed As

TX HB410

Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.

TX HB3695

Relating to the authority to issue a citation in lieu of arrest for certain Class A and B misdemeanors.

TX SB208

Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses.

TX HB1402

Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

TX SB206

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.

TX HB4014

Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in certain criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB2599

Relating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing eligibility for community supervision.

TX SB2042

Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB3400

Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB388

Relating to the criminal penalty for the possession of a small amount of marihuana.

Similar Bills

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