Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 17: 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 February 3, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice

Plain-language summary

SJR 17 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. 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: Joan Huffman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Referred to Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican).