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SB 151, 65th R.S.

Relating to definition of "combination" and "conspires to commit" in relation to organized crime and to the offense of engaging in organized criminal activity; creating certain offenses; providing penalties and venue for prosecution; providing testimonial immunity; excluding certain defenses; providing a defense by renunciation.

Last action: Effective immediately

Author: Bill Meier
Sponsor: Ed Mayes

Remarks: Sen. Conf. Comm.: Meier, Mengden, Williams, Adams, Traeger. House Conf. Comm.: Mayes, Brown, Ceverha, Nabers, Von Dohlen. Conf. Com. Report filed with Sec. of Senate 5/25/77, S.J., pg. 1782. Motion to adopt CC Report, pt. of order under advisement, 5/26, SJ pg 1868. Second reading amendment committee substitute, 5/23/77, HJ pg 3728. Statement concerning 5/23/77, HJ pg. 3772.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 1977, 65th R.S.,ch. 346, General and Special Laws of Texas

Companion:

HB 749 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Study Group)
Committee Report (Committee)

Subjects:
Crimes--Miscellaneous
ORGANIZED CRIME

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence ()
Minutes: May 18 1977 | May 19 1977
Senate Committee: Jurisprudence ()

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