Bill: HB 452, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Author(s)
Roberto Alonzo
Bill Caption
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases in certain courts.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 452 would amend the chapter entitled “Motions, Pleadings, and Exceptions” within the Code of Criminal Procedure with the intent to set into motion procedures to expedite pretrial hearings.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Although HB 452 would help to facilitate the constitutional right to a “speedy trial" and would therefore affirm individual liberty.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Public Policy Foundation