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SB9: Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions.

: Joan Huffman (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 16, 2025
Criminal Procedure
Electronic Information Systems
Courts
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Courts--District
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
CRIME VICTIMS
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
MAGISTRATES
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF
PROTECTIVE ORDERS
ARREST WARRANTS
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  2. Passed One Chamber (completed)
  3. Passed Both Chambers (completed)
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Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions.

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