Bill: HB 1030, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Criminal Jurisprudence

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Joe Moody

Bill Caption

Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 1030 would make a statutory change to jury instructions in capitol cases. This bill would clarify that a jury vote in favor of a death sentence must be unanimous and that only one dissenting vote is required to for a sentence of life in prison without parole.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 1030 because it is procedural and neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles. 

Organizations Supporting

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

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