House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 37

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Mar 3
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 Corrections Corrections
Mar 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Senfronia ThompsonD

In committee

Corrections
House
Referred Mar 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Corrections: Jails & Prisons Corrections: Parole, Probation & Pardons

Bill text

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