Texas HJR15 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing bail denial for certain violent, sexual, or trafficking offenses.

Texas HJR15 proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail for individuals accused of specific violent, sexual, or continuous trafficking offenses. This applies if a judge or magistrate determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that bail and release conditions are insufficient to ensure the accused's court appearance or community safety. The amendment specifies that the decision to deny bail must consider factors typically used in setting bail.

Texas HJR15 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing bail denial for certain violent, sexual, or trafficking offenses.

Texas HJR15 proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail for individuals accused of specific violent, sexual, or continuous trafficking offenses. This applies if a judge or magistrate determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that bail and release conditions are insufficient to ensure the accused's court appearance or community safety. The amendment specifies that the decision to deny bail must consider factors typically used in setting bail.