Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 84: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with certain felony offenses involving violence and requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony under most circumstances.

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

Plain-language summary

HJR 84 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with certain felony offenses involving violence and requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony under most circumstances. Primary sponsor: Charles Cunningham (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charles Cunningham (Republican).