Bill

HB 148

87(R) - 2021
House Criminal Jurisprudence
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Justice

Contact the Author

Steve Toth

Phone:

512-463-0797

Capitol Office:

E1.220

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Steve Toth
Nicole Collier
Tom Craddick
Ben Leman

Bill Caption

Relating to the limitations period for certain offenses involving dating or family violence.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 148 would raise the indictment limitation period for felony assault that classifies as dating or family violence from three years to five years. Continuous violence against the family would also have a five-year limitation. The bill would increase the limitation period for misdemeanor assault that classifies as dating or family violence from two years to three years.

Vote Recommendation Notes

The changes proposed by this legislation do not appear to be disproportionate to the offenses, therefore Texas Action is neutral on HB 148. 

Contact the Author

Steve Toth

Phone:

512-463-0797

Capitol Office:

E1.220

Email: