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SJR5: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.

: Joan Huffman (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 2, 2025
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Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
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Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.

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