SB 462, 82nd R.S. history

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SB 462, 82nd R.S.
Relating to the waiver of a jury trial for a person charged with a capital offense and to the punishment, sentencing, and availability of parole or mandatory supervision for a person convicted of a capital offense.

Last action: Referred to Special Subcommittee

Author: J.E. Brown

Remarks: See also H.B. 726.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2011, 82nd R.S.,ch. 894, General and Special Laws of Texas

Signed legislation

Companion:

HB 52 (Identical)
HB 726 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Courts--Juries
Crimes--Capital Punishment
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment

Senate Committee: Criminal Justice (Bob McFarland, Don Henderson, Ray Farabee, Bob Glasgow, Ted Lyon, H. Santiesteban, Craig Washington)


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