Bill

HB 2448

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

Contact the Author

Terry Canales

Phone:

512-463-0426

Capitol Office:

Room E2.910

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Terry Canales

Bill Caption

Relating to the verification of the incarceration of an accused person in a criminal case for the purpose of discharging a surety's liability on a bail bond.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2448 would remove the provision of code that prohibits a person’s bond from being discharged if they are in federal custody for the purpose of determining whether or not they are lawfully present in the United States.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 2448 because it does not appear to affect our Liberty Principles.

Contact the Author

Terry Canales

Phone:

512-463-0426

Capitol Office:

Room E2.910

Email: