Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution
HJR 148: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 148 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. Primary sponsor: Cook, Jo Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed