Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

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.

In committee Last action March 7, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 1167 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Charles Cunningham (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charles Cunningham (Republican).