Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 16: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony.

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

Plain-language summary

HJR 16 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony. Primary sponsor: John Smithee (Republican). It lists 60 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Smithee (Republican). 60 co-sponsors.