HB 1167

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.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1167 sets minimum bail amounts for violent felony offenders, introduces criminal consequences for committing a felony while on bail for another felony, and expands liability for judges or magistrates improperly setting bail. It increases penalties for repeat offenders and alters eligibility for parole and community supervision for specific offenses, particularly those committed while the offender was released on bail.

Author

Charles Cunningham

Contact the Author

Rep. Charles Cunningham

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0520

Capitol Office:

EXT E2.410

E-Mail:

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