Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1047: Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1047 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): Co-author authorized.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Mayes Middleton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Robert Nichols | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to Criminal Justice
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate