TX
Texas Senate Bill SB1462

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1462

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

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

This legislation offers a more compassionate approach to individuals within the criminal justice system who are responsible for the care of dependents. By qualifying such defendants for deferred adjudication, the bill promotes opportunities for rehabilitation while emphasizing the need to maintain family unity. This could lead to improved outcomes for both the defendants and their children, reducing the potential negative impacts of traditional sentencing on family structures. It reflects a shift in societal views towards integrating parental responsibilities into judicial considerations.

Summary

SB1462 aims to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding provisions for placing defendants who are primary caretakers of children on deferred adjudication community supervision. The bill defines a primary caretaker as someone who has assumed responsibility for a child or has temporarily relinquished custody due to legal reasons, thereby highlighting the importance of family structure during legal proceedings. This change is particularly significant as it acknowledges the impacts of criminal justice involvement on family dynamics, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punitive measures.

Contention

While SB1462 addresses important issues of family unity and rehabilitation, there may be points of contention regarding its implementation. Critics could argue that the provisions set forth might inadvertently allow certain defendants to evade rightful punishment for offenses. Furthermore, considerations around the adequacy of support systems for these families and the potential for abuse of this provision might arise. The balance between ensuring accountability for criminal behavior and providing support for caretakers is likely to be a challenging aspect of this bill's discussion.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Code Of Criminal Procedure

  • Chapter 42. Judgment And Sentence
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX HB624

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

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 HB232

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 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.