Texas HB2778 modifies bail eligibility for certain individuals charged with violating release conditions from the Texas Department of Criminal.

Texas HB2778 amends the Texas Government Code to change the conditions under which a magistrate can release someone on bond who has violated the conditions of their release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Specifically, a magistrate must release the person on personal bond if they have been released on bond for a new offense. The magistrate may release the person on bond if they are only charged with an administrative violation of release, the division included a notice on the arrest warrant indicating eligibility for release on bond, and the magistrate determines the person is.

Texas HB2778 modifies bail eligibility for certain individuals charged with violating release conditions from the Texas Department of Criminal.

Texas HB2778 amends the Texas Government Code to change the conditions under which a magistrate can release someone on bond who has violated the conditions of their release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Specifically, a magistrate must release the person on personal bond if they have been released on bond for a new offense. The magistrate may release the person on bond if they are only charged with an administrative violation of release, the division included a notice on the arrest warrant indicating eligibility for release on bond, and the magistrate determines the person is.