HB 2412
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | EVIDENCE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4886
88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 526
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to requiring prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a degree or certificate program to certain persons who are incarcerated or subject to involuntary civil commitment.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 944
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the commitment order for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are committed to state supported living centers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1179
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1180
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | EVIDENCE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3360
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 3432
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 906
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 908
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 3190
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1442
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4103
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4108
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HARASSMENT | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4196
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the commitment of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial and who is a person with an intellectual disability.
Filed
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1575
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by persons committed to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from schedule
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HARASSMENT | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1576
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1583
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the commitment of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial and who is a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 2023
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 746
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amending provisions subject to criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1507
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 32
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 826
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to notification regarding the anticipated release of a potential predator from civil commitment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 415
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 1665
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to post-commitment treatment and supervision of persons with mental illness who are manifestly dangerous.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HB 2034
80-0 (2007)
Author: England, KirkSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to sex offender treatment and civil commitment.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2968
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the use of an electronic broadcast system to conduct certain hearings regarding court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--County & Statutory | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3306
80-0 (2007)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to the costs associated with the civil commitment of sexually violent predators and to the criminal consequences of violating a term of that commitment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 76
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of violation of a civil commitment order by a sexually violent predator.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1882
80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the costs of conducting a civil commitment proceeding for a sexually violent predator.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2925
78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain offenses eligible for civil commitment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3446
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3478
78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to the civil commitment of violent offenders; providing for involuntary treatment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3479
78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to the involuntary civil commitment of violent offenders; providing a procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3480
78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to the civil commitment of pathologically violent predators; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3481
78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to the civil commitment and treatment of pathologically violent offenders; providing a procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3482
78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to the civil commitment of pathologically violent predators; providing a procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1093
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1834
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hope, Ruben
Relating to costs associated with the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 434
77-0 (2001)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the procedures for handling certain defendants acquitted of an offense by reason of insanity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense
SB 1048
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 50
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 157
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 544
76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 29
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; providing a penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 365
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the continuation and the functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the administration of the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority, the administration of the Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments, and the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | OFFENDERS WITH MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | PRIVATE SECTOR PRISON INDUSTRIES OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Sunset Bills
HB 2058
68-0 (1983)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to court-ordered commitment of a drug-dependent person.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CIVIL COMMITMENT
HR 449
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Directing the Committee on Public Health to study the role of psychologists in the mental health commitment process.
House: Public Health
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 1109
68-0 (1983)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to court-ordered commitment of a drug-dependent person.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CIVIL COMMITMENT
HB 1104
67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to confidentiality of certain information relating to the mental or emotional health of an individual.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 917
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to a judge's discretion in a temporary commitment hearing for a mentally ill person.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HR 87
63-0 (1973)
Author: Madla, Frank
Requesting the Human Resources Committee to study needs of the mentally retarded in correctional institutions.
House: Human Resources
Reported favorably
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy