Bill: HB 225, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Criminal Jurisprudence

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Senfronia Thompson
Nicole Collier
Ana Hernandez
Matt Krause

Co-Author(s)

John H Bucy III

Bill Caption

Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 225 would permit a court to approve an inmate’s application for a writ of habeas corpus if the application details that evidence material to their conviction not available to them at the time of their trial has become available and the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the inmate would not have been convicted if that evidence had been available at their trial.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 225 because it would provide a tool for those wrongfully convicted to regain their liberty. Individuals should not be held in prison when credible new evidence emerges that would have prevented their conviction. HB 225 would create a process by which a court could carefully determine the integrity of a prior conviction.


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