Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 87: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony who have previously been convicted of or who were released on bail for certain offenses punishable as a felony at the time of the new offense.

Passed one chamber Last action May 28, 2025: 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration

Plain-language summary

SJR 87 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony who have previously been convicted of or who were released on bail for certain offenses punishable as a felony at the time of the new offense. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican), Mitch Little (Republican), John Smithee (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2025): 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joan Huffman (Republican); Mitch Little (Republican); John Smithee (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.