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Title: Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas

Vetoed by Governor Greg Abbott


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Title: Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the detainment of pre-trial defendants for longer than their potential punishment in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the detainment of pre-trial defendants for longer than their potential punishment in Texas (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that this provision does not apply to a defendant who is being evaluated for competency or subject to an order of commitment (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that any individual arrested and detained before the effective date of this act is exempt from the pretrial release requirements (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning September 1, 2025 (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the detainment of pre-trial defendants for longer than their potential punishment in Texas.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the detainment of pre-trial defendants for longer than their potential punishment in Texas (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that this provision does not apply to a defendant who is being evaluated for competency or subject to an order of commitment (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that any individual arrested and detained before the effective date of this act is exempt from the pretrial release requirements (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning September 1, 2025 (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas

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