Bill: SB 1700, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
Senate Criminal Justice
2nd Chamber Committee
House County Affairs
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
John Whitmire
Sponsor(s)
Rick Miller
Bill Caption
Relating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1700 would change guidelines regarding the release of prisoners from county jails. The bill would allow defendants convicted of misdemeanors to only be released between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM (changed from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM), with certain listed exceptions.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action is neutral on SB 1700 as it does not affect our liberty principles.