Texas HB2837 repeals provisions related to determining the lawful presence of victims, witnesses, and incarcerated persons in the United States.

Texas HB2837 repeals several provisions in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Government Code, Local Government Code, and Penal Code that pertain to the involvement of state, local, and court authorities in determining the lawful presence of victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons. The bill also amends Article 17.16(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify the process for a surety to relieve themselves of their undertaking.

Texas HB2837 repeals provisions related to determining the lawful presence of victims, witnesses, and incarcerated persons in the United States.

Texas HB2837 repeals several provisions in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Government Code, Local Government Code, and Penal Code that pertain to the involvement of state, local, and court authorities in determining the lawful presence of victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons. The bill also amends Article 17.16(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify the process for a surety to relieve themselves of their undertaking.