Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 544 amends Section 3.03(b) of the Texas Penal Code to allow for consecutive sentencing for multiple convictions of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual when arising from the same criminal episode. The bill enhances judicial discretion by expanding the scope of offenses eligible for consecutive sentencing, including cases resolved through plea agreements.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0708
Capitol Office:
CAP GN.12
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