Bill: HB 1126, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Criminal Jurisprudence

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Criminal Justice

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Rafael Anchia

Sponsor(s)

Nathan Johnson

Bill Caption

Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1126 would increase the time limit for a prosecutor to respond to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a felony case from 15 days to 30 days.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 1126 as it is a procedural change that does not affect our Liberty Principles.

Source URL (retrieved on 04/25/2024 11:04 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/87r/hb1126?print_view=true