Bill: HB 1242, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Positive Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Charlie Geren

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of a judge to impose a period of confinement in a county jail for a violation of a condition of community supervision.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication on the State is anticipated. The cost for local governments would vary.

Bill Analysis

Summary: HB 1242 would require a judge to give a defendant written warning of the consequences of violating community supervision. Additionally, this bill would define the periods of confinement in a county jail for a community supervision violation.

Analysis: HB 1242 is based off of a practice by a Texas judge who strictly enforced periods of confinement for a community supervision violation. This reportedly reduced recidivism and reduced costs. This bill would take that practice statewide. We recommend voting YES on HB 1242.

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