HB 1636
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 492
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 905
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1313
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1721
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of stalking or sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 578
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the testimony of children in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 787
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1749
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements made by a child in a juvenile justice or criminal proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2076
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the impact of the presence of certain peace officers on the admissibility of certain statements made by children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1308
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of an accused to be informed of their rights in a language they can understand.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 62
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the use of visual aids in the prosecution of certain offenses committed against or witnessed by a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 65
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to certain rights in a criminal or juvenile justice proceeding afforded to a child victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 69
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 70
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to leading questions in direct examination of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 71
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on interviewing or examining a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 83
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the manner in which the videotaping of or the broadcasting by closed circuit television of the testimony of a child who is the victim of or witness to an alleged offense is conducted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1121
78-0 (2003)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to the form of examination of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1869
78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the admission of certain video testimony into evidence in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1132
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the admission of certain video testimony into evidence in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1490
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain investigation requirements and other procedures in connection with an allegation of child abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 147
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the use of visual aids in the prosecution of certain offenses committed against or witnessed by a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 222
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to certain rights in a criminal or juvenile justice proceeding afforded to a child victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 227
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the admissibility of testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 228
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to leading questions in direct examination of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 229
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a limitation on interviewing or examining a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1167
77-0 (2001)
Author: Crabb, JoeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the form of examination of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1372
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the manner in which the videotaping of or the broadcasting by closed circuit television of the testimony of a child who is the victim of or witness to an alleged offense is conducted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1875
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of an individual who commits family violence within the view of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 24
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the manner in which the testimony of a child who is the victim of or witness to an alleged offense may be taken in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 155
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the punishment for certain assaultive offenses involving domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 280
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the admissibility of testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 281
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to leading questions in direct examination of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 282
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on interviewing or examining a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 289
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to certain rights in a criminal or juvenile justice proceeding afforded to a child victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 290
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to excluding the public from criminal trials and juvenile court hearings during the testimony of certain victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 298
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the use of visual aids in the prosecution of certain offenses committed against or witnessed by a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 354
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the manner in which the videotaping of or the broadcasting by closed circuit television of the testimony of a child who is the victim of or witness to an alleged offense is conducted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1352
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses against children or family members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1830
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 697
70-0 (1987)
Author: Melton, BobSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the use of subpoenas to obtain the testimony of children in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1098
70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the testimony of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1142
70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2146
70-0 (1987)
Author: Horn, JimSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the testimony of a child who is a victim of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
SB 1084
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain administrative proceedings and to the recording of certain statements or testimony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1112
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 1120
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the competency of a child to testify in a civil proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1212
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 140
70-2 (1987)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the videotaped testimony of a child who is an alleged victim of an offense involving sexual abuse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 54
70-2 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the statement or testimony of a child in certain civil and criminal proceedings who is the victim of alleged sexual or other abuse or offenses and to special procedures for the taking of such statements or testimony; amending Article 38.071, Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended, and amending Section 11.21, Family Code, as amended.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 66
70-2 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the testimony of a child who is an alleged victim of certain criminal offenses and to testing for acquired immune deficiency syndrome to protect child victims and health care personnel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
HB 229
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense.
House: Judiciary
Coauthor authorized
HB 237
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to creating offenses for certain conduct involving witnesses who are children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 240
69-0 (1985)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the competency of a child to testify in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 300
69-0 (1985)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the procedure for taking the deposition of a witness under the age of 18 in a juvenile court proceeding.
House: Judiciary
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 579
69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to admitting hearsay statements of certain children into evidence in certain criminal court proceeding and certain juvenile court hearings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 693
69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the use in certain criminal and civil proceedings of certain statements and testimony of children who are victims of child abuse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 999
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements of a child in court proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 1015
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
SB 282
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 338
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements of a child in court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 570
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the competency of a child to testify in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 660
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to a statement of testimony of a child in certain proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1178
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1278
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense; relating to the competency of children to act as witnesses in criminal cases; relating to the use of interpreters for children in criminal proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1428
69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the procedure for taking the deposition of a witness under the age of 18 in a juvenile court proceeding.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 539
68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 604
68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child or on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice if the victim of the sexual offense is a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 964
68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to civil and criminal procedures involving children who are victims of sexual abuse or other offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 1705
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, Lanny
Relating to establishment of special procedures for receiving the testimony or a statement of a child in certain civil or criminal proceedings involving alleged sexual or other abuse or involving an alleged offense against the child, and to certain proceedures involving children who are the victims of alleged sexual abuse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 836
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hall, Lanny
Relating to the testimony or statement in certain civil and criminal proceedings of a child who is a victim of alleged sexual or other abuse or offense, to special procedures for the taking of such testimony or statement, to taking into possession, without a court order, children who are believed to be victims of child abuse, and to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 838
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Gandy, Charles
Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 341
67-0 (1981)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the protection of certain child witnesses in prosecutions for certain sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
HB 1747
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the testimony of certain child witnesses in prosecutions for certain sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1762
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the requirement that the testimony of an accomplice in a juvenile adjudication hearing be corroborated by other evidence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 574
65-0 (1977)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements of a child.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 448
56-0 (1959)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that it shall be within the discretion of the court whether or not the child shall be brought before said court in hearings on dependent and neglected children.