House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 162

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense committed by a peace officer acting in the course and scope of the officer's official duties.

Did not pass

Progress

23 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 3
Referred to committee
Mar 26
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 26, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 26, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 3, 2025 · House

Authors

David LoweR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 26, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Criminal Procedure: General Law Enforcement

Bill text

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