Texas HB3659 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require state compensation to counties for the cost of confining felony defendants in county.

Texas HB3659 amends Chapter 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding Article 17.54, which mandates that the state compensate counties for the cost of confining defendants charged with a felony offense in county jails if those defendants are not released on bail pending trial. The compensation applies to confinement costs occurring on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of the confinement date. The bill's effective date depends on whether it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses. If not, it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3659 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require state compensation to counties for the cost of confining felony defendants in county.

Texas HB3659 amends Chapter 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by adding Article 17.54, which mandates that the state compensate counties for the cost of confining defendants charged with a felony offense in county jails if those defendants are not released on bail pending trial. The compensation applies to confinement costs occurring on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of the confinement date. The bill's effective date depends on whether it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses. If not, it takes effect September 1, 2025.