Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 1: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances for illegal aliens charged with certain offenses punishable as a felony.

Passed one chamber Last action May 28, 2025: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

Plain-language summary

SJR 1 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances for illegal aliens charged with certain offenses punishable as a felony. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican), John Smithee (Republican), Mano DeAyala (Republican), Mitch Little (Republican), Cook, A.J. Louderback (Republican). It lists 72 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2025): Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joan Huffman (Republican); John Smithee (Republican); Mano DeAyala (Republican); Mitch Little (Republican); and 2 more. 72 co-sponsors.