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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
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, Royce Sponsor: 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, Lois Sponsor: 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, Charles Sponsor: 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, Charles Sponsor: 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, Andrew Sponsor: 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, Charles Sponsor: 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, Charles Sponsor: 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, Kirk Sponsor: 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, Florence Sponsor: 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, Todd Sponsor: 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, Talmadge Sponsor: 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, Florence Sponsor: 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, Mike Sponsor: 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

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