HB 758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3913 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a supreme court rule, practice, or procedure.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices, a board for considering the qualification of applicants for judicial office, and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointments to fill vacancies for certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
SB 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 488 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to required training regarding childhood trauma for judges who hear cases involving certain children and requirements for a juvenile's appearance in a judicial proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
HB 214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to bail release decisions in criminal cases and the payment of certain costs by a defendant released on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1676 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the capital appellate defense committee and the office of capital appellate defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 3617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 10 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
SB 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1032 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1416 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1527 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the jurisdiction of the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 62 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 90 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 226 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 443 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study and recommendations by the Texas Judicial Council on consolidating the court of criminal appeals and the supreme court or abolishing one of the courts and transferring that court's functions and jurisdiction to the other court.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 129 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 134 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 164 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1703 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 36 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 89 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1428 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the reformation of the sentences of juveniles convicted of capital felonies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 34 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 163 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 819 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 852 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1670 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3393 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the filing by a court reporter of an official transcript of a court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to continuing judicial training.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 35 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 126 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for and changing the terms of office of certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 973 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the reformation of the sentences of juveniles convicted of capital felonies after being transferred to criminal court.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1079 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1266 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the elimination of certain reports submitted by the court of criminal appeals and the supreme court to the Office of Court Administration.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1833 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the electronic storage of records by the clerks of the supreme court and the courts of appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1861 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judiciary in the event of a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the conduct of judicial proceedings and transaction of other essential judicial functions in the event of a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4314 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the electronic filing of documents for capital cases in the court of criminal appeals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4403 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the filling of a vacancy in state judicial offices by appointment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4548 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4549 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in the offices of justices of the supreme court, judges of the court of criminal appeals, and district judges by appointment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HR 480 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Creating a Special Committee on Impeachment to consider the impeachment of Judge Sharon Keller of the Court of Criminal Appeals for gross neglect of duty and conducting her official duties with willful disregard for human life.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 55 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to judicial instruction for judges who hear complaints against children alleging violations of certain misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the electronic filing of documents for capital cases in the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1259 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the management of certain courts, including the storage of records by the clerks of the supreme court and the courts of appeals and the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1993 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 496 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the use of the judicial and court personnel training fund.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1116 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the appeal of certain hearings related to a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision and to certain related applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1947 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the study of death eligible homicide cases committed and prosecuted in the state of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1212 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to abortion and parental consent to an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 88 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crabb, JoeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Urging the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, as necessary, to develop rules relating to the random assignment to courts of appeals of cases pending or on appeal from counties with overlapping appellate jurisdictions and relating to determining the court of appeals precedent applicable in such randomly assigned cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
SB 1150 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to parental consent for the performance of an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SCR 7 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Urging the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas to adopt rules providing for the random assignment to courts of appeals of cases pending or on appeal from counties with overlapping appellate jurisdictions and adopt rules determining the court of appeals precedent applicable in such randomly assigned cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
HB 296 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to petition requirements for an application for a place on the general primary election ballot for certain judicial candidates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 1693 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 67 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the court of criminal appeals and establishing one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1043 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 40 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the court of criminal appeals and establishing one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 41 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment related to the number of justices on the supreme court and the number of judges on the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 18 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 5 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the court of criminal appeals and establishing one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 6 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment related to the number of justices on the supreme court and the number of judges on the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1185 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to authorizing the court of criminal appeals to adopt rules of criminal procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1328 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the setting of an execution date in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1451 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain rules adopted by the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, and the state bar related to practice and procedure in courts in this state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged
HB 2935 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3246 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the court of criminal appeals to review certain trial court findings regarding a defendant's competency to be executed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 60 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rulemaking power of the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HJR 93 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointment for the offices of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 129 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 625 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the electronic storage of records by the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SJR 3 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointment for the offices of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 22 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the supreme court jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the court of criminal appeals and granting the court of criminal appeals jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 24 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the supreme court jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the court of criminal appeals and granting the court of criminal appeals jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HJR 90 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the supreme court jurisdiction to answer questions certified from the court of criminal appeals and granting the court of criminal appeals jurisdiction to answer questions certified from the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HR 487 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Commending the Court of Criminal Appeals.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 1384 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the recusal of judges on the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SR 492 74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Commending the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for its administration of the judicial education and training program.
Reported enrolled
HB 1973 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to changing the name of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 75 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the name of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 66 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the right of the state to appeal in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 307 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the representation of indigent inmate defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 479 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of the office of state defense attorney.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1062 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the reformation of a sentence in a criminal case of the sentence imposed on the defendant is disproportionately longer than sentences imposed on others for the same offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HJR 39 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the appointment of appellate and district judges by the governor from a list of candidates submitted by court commissions, and for elections on retaining judges in office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 61 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the election of Collegial Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals from geographic regions; establishing authority to draw region boundaries and to reapportion decennially.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 63 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the election of Associate Justices of the Supreme Court and Collegial Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals from geographic regions; establishing authority to draw region boundaries and to reapportion decenially.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SJR 42 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election of justices to the supreme court and to the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
Postponed in committee
SJR 47 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the terms of office of justices of the courts of appeals and judges of the district courts.
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 13 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to authorizing the court of criminal appeals to promulgate rules of procedure and evidence in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1323 69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to action by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on a writ of habeas corpus based on newly discovered evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 355 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to authorizing the court of criminal appeals to promulgate rules of evidence in the trials of criminal cases and to designate certain laws for repeal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SCR 28 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Recommending to the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and the State Bar of Texas, the joint establishment of a public information office to organize public education programs.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1303 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the election of judges to the court of criminal appeals from single member districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 1311 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the election of judges to the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SJR 48 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election of judges to the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SJR 49 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the elections of judges to the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 859 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to filing appellate briefs with the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 485 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to control by the appellate court of extensions of time for appeals of criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 568 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to reformation of the penalty in a capital case when the Court of Criminal Appeals is divided.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 26 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to provide for a Supreme Court of Criminal Appeals with nine justices and to permit the court to sit in panels of three justices.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 30 65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to change the name of the court of Criminal Appeals to the Supreme Court of Criminal Appeals and to prescribe its jurisdiction and writ authority, and to provide for Intermediate Courts of Criminal Appeals.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 31 65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to increase the membership of the Court of Criminal Appeals with authority to sit in sections.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 155 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to control by the Court of Criminal Appeals of extensions of time for filing briefs and relevant materials in appeals of criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SJR 18 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Hendricks, Bob
To provide for a court of criminal appeals with nine judges and to permit the court to sit in panels of three judges.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 579 63-0 (1973)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to review by the Court of Criminal Appeals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1149 63-0 (1973)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Enabling county Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of more than 700,000 according to the last federal census, same being the counties of Harris, Dallas, Bexar and Tarrant, to supplement the compensation of Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals from county funds; and providing expressly that such compensation shall be in addition to the amounts paid to the Judges by the state.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1401 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeals of Texas; prescribing the organization, jurisdiction, writ authority, rule-making power, and authorized personnel of those courts; relating to the qualifications and selection and tenure of the justices and judges of those courts; prescribing an effective date.
House: Judiciary
Reported favorably
HJR 45 63-0 (1973)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Court of Criminal Appeals to the Supreme Court of Criminal Appeals, providing that the Presiding Judge and Judges of said court shall become the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of such court; expanding the jurisdiction and power of such Court to issue writs of mandamus, prohibition, procedendo and certiorari.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 262 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Authorizing the Court of Criminal Appeals to make rules of procedure as to filing, submission, hearing, and disposition of criminal actions on appeal to said court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 655 63-0 (1973)
Author: Meier, Bill
Providing for new hearings on the issue of punishment; providing that the Court of Criminal Appeals may set aside, for error, that portion of judgments relating to punishment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee substitute
SB 780 63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Providing for review by the Court of Criminal Appeals, for written opinions or certificate of affirmance or reversal as described in the Act, and for filing of sufficient copies of briefs with the clerk of the trial court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SJR 31 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Court of Criminal Appeals to the Supreme Court of Criminal Appeals, providing that the Presiding Judges and Judges of said Court shall become the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of such court; expanding the jurisdiction and power of such Court to issue writs of mandamus, prohibition, procedendo and certiorari.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HJR 44 62-0 (1971)
Author: Simmons, Wayland A.
Proposing an amendment to change the name of the Court of Criminal Appeals to the Supreme Court of Criminal Appeals.
HJR 77 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Proposing an amendment to the appellate jurisdiction and to the writ authority of the court of criminal appeals; relating to replacing the courts of civil appeals with court of appeals, having civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction.
SB 529 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the authority of the presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals to designate and appoint certain retired appellate judges or district judges, or active appellate judges or district judges to sit as commissioners of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
SJR 27 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution, relating to the appellate jurisdiction and to the writ authority of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
HB 14 62-1 (1971)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the Commission of Criminal Appeals.
SB 11 62-1 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to the Commission of Criminal Appeals; amending Senate Bill 529.
HB 844 61-0 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L. | et. al.
Relating to the use of video recordings to present evidence in civil and criminal cases.
HCR 30 61-0 (1969)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Inviting the members of the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Attorney General of Texas to attend all Joint Sessions of the Sixty-first Legislature.
HB 928 59-0 (1965)
Author: Thurmond, Jr., Roger H.
Relating to the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
SB 420 59-0 (1965)
Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway
Relating to the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
SCR 92 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Requesting the Enrolling Clerk of the Senate to delete certain language from S. J. R. No. 26.
SJR 26 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for a Court of Criminal Appeals of five members; prescribing their qualifications, elections, appointments, tenure of office and compensation.
HB 436 58-0 (1963)
Author: Smith, Stanford S.
Relating to extending to the Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas and such court the power to issue writs of prohibition and writs of error coram nobis.
HB 441 58-0 (1963)
Author: Chapman, Joe N. | et. al.
Relating to the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
SB 123 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending and repealing statutes relating to the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
HB 244 57-0 (1961)
Author: Barlow, James E.
Relating to amending Code of Criminal Procedure to extend to Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and such Court the power to issue writs of prohibition and writs of error coram nobis.
HJR 55 57-0 (1961)
Author: Tunnell, Byron M. | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for a Court of Criminal Appeals of five members.
SB 362 57-0 (1961)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to amending Title 10 entitled Appeal and Writ of Error of the Code of Criminal Procedure providing the time, contents, and rules for the filing of briefs in the Court of Criminal Appeals.
HB 397 56-0 (1959)
Author: James, Tom | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to make clear that certain defects in certain indictments or errors made in the trial need not necessarily be grounds for reversal.
SJR 9 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing for a Court of Criminal Appeals of five members; prescribing their qualifications, election, tenure of office and compensation.
HJR 26 54-0 (1955)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Proposing an amendment to Section 25 of Article V of the Constitution of Texas to restrict the rule making power of the Supreme Court to civil procedure and to authorize the Court of Criminal Appeals to make rules of criminal procedure; and providing for an election, form of ballot, proclamation, and publication.
SB 360 54-0 (1955)
Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick" | et. al.
Relating to providing for and fixing the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of Texas and the Judges and Commissioners of the Court of Criminal Appeals; repealing all other laws and parts of laws in conflict.
SB 396 54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing that the current appropriation to the Court of Criminal Appeals for equipment, law books, and other property may be used for other operating expenses of the Court during the fiscal year ending August 31, 1955.
HB 108 53-0 (1953)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to amending statutes relative to defining the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Texas; defining the final appellate jurisdiction of the Courts of Civil Appeals so as to harmonize it with Article 1728 as herein amended; fixing the effective date of this Act and declaring the effect of the amendment on pending business.
HJR 31 53-0 (1953)
Author: Meridith, Fred V. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing the jurisdiction of the Court of Criminal Appeals; providing the powers and authority of the Court and the Judges thereof; vesting in the Court the power and duty to make and promulgate rules of procedure governing criminal proceedings.
SJR 11 52-0 (1951)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al.
Proposing an Amendment to provide for a Court of Criminal Appeals of Five members; prescribing their qualifications, election, tenure of office and compensation; and prescribing the term of court of said Court.
HB 776 49-0 (1945)
Author: Suiter, Mary Elizabeth
Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide for the appointment of a reporter for the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas and authorizing said Court to prescribe his duties.
SB 284 49-0 (1945)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending statute so as to provide for the appointment of a reporter for the Court of Criminal Appeals.
SJR 7 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Proposing an amendment adopting a new section, which shall provide that the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas may sit at any time during the year for the transaction of business, and that its term shall begin and end with each calendar year.
HB 647 47-0 (1941)
Author: Thornton, Jr., Powell Dickson
Relating to governing the Bill of Exceptions in appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals by dispensing with bills of exceptions to action on written motion; providing for the effective date of this Act.
HB 997 47-0 (1941)
Author: Donald, Paul Edwin
Relating to appropriating One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the Commission of Appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
SB 456 47-0 (1941)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to making an appropriation of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the Commission of Appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
SJR 3 47-0 (1941)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas may sit at any time during the year for the transaction of business, and that its term shall begin and end with each calendar year.
SJR 3 46-0 (1939)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Proposing a constitutional amendment adopting a new section, which shall provide that the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, may sit at any time during the year for the transaction of business, and that its term shall begin and end with each calendar year.
SB 2 41-0 (1929)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to making appropriations to pay salaries of judges and the support and maintenance of the Judicial Department of the State Government for a two year period.
SB 226 41-0 (1929)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to making certain emergency appropriations for the Judiciary Department.
SJR 20 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing for a court of criminal appeals.
HB 529 40-0 (1927)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to fixing the compensation of the reporter of the Court of Criminal Appeals, of Texas.
SB 18 40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to a commission in aid of the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas regulating their powers, duties, appointment, duration of service, compensation and providing for stenographers and making an appropriation therefor.
SB 126 40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto | et. al.
Relating to making effective the provisions of Section 5, Article 5, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, wherein it is declared that under such regulations as may be prescribed by law, the Court of Criminal Appeals and the judges thereof may issue such writs as may be necessary to enforce the jurisdiction of said court, and to empower said court and the judges thereof to issue writs of mandamus and certiorari, and to enforce obedience thereof.
SB 318 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell | et. al.
Relating to fixing the compensation of the reporter of the Court of Criminal Appeals, of Texas.
SB 386 40-0 (1927)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to prescribing proper rule for the reversal of criminal cases by the Court of Criminal Appeals.
HB 148 40-1 (1927)
Author: Loftin, Reuben
Relating to providing for the filing by the county, district or criminal district attorney of a brief in all cases appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals, and providing that no fees shall be collected by the county, district or criminal district attorney trying such cases unless said in brief is filed.
SB 49 40-1 (1927)
Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge
Relating to providing that no judgment in any criminal case shall be Reversed by the Court of Criminal Appeals for any error not affecting the judgment or causing injury to the defendant.
SB 370 39-0 (1925)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to creating a commission in aid of the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, regulating their powers and duties, appointment, duration of service, compensation, and providing for stenographer and making an appropriation therefor.
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
SJR 18 39-0 (1925)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Proposing an amendment providing for five judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Senate: Constitutional Amendments
SB 51 38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to providing for the appointment of a Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals; fixing his salary and defining hi powers and duties; abolishing the salary of Deputy Clerk of said Court.
SB 72 38-0 (1923)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to amending certain statute of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas so as to prevent the reversal of criminal cases by the Court of Criminal Appeals upon technicalities and irregularities.
SJR 2 38-0 (1923)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Proposing to amend Article V of the Constitution of the State of Texas relating to the Judiciary Power and Department.
HB 109 37-0 (1921)
Author: Baker, Oscar D. "O.D."
Relating to a certain Act regarding the property used by the Court of Criminal Appeals of the State of Texas.
SB 116 37-0 (1921)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to permitting defendants in cases in which requisitions have been issued for them by the Governor and where they appeal their cases to the Court of Criminal Appeals to give bond the same as in other felony cases, etc.
SB 145 33-0 (1913)
Author: Conner, Robert P.
Relating to amending article 7057 Title 120 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas 1911 as to the salary of the Chief Justice of the supreme court and the several justices' thereof.
SJR 9 33-0 (1913)
HB 58 31-0 (1909)
Author: Jenkins, Charles H.
Relating to amending Article 1050, and to repeal Article 1051, Chapter twenty-three, Title XXVII of the Revised Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to terms of the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, and to locate the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, and to locate the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin, Texas.
HB 30 25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending an act relating to appeal and writs of error.
SB 36 25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas, relating to the reversal of cases by the Court of Criminal Appeals.
HB 62 22-1 (1892)
Relating to organizing the court of criminal appeals of the State of Texas.
