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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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