Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 15: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under limited circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HJR 15 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under limited circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons. Primary sponsor: John Smithee (Republican). It lists 64 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Smithee (Republican). 64 co-sponsors.