Texas HJR166 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow bail denial for accused persons in certain violent offenses or continuous trafficking of.

Texas HJR166 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the denial of bail for individuals accused of specific violent offenses or continuous trafficking of persons. The amendment defines "violent offense" to include murder, aggravated assault against a peace officer, aggravated robbery with a firearm, and aggravated sexual assault involving serious bodily injury or a deadly weapon. A district judge may deny bail if the order is issued within seven days of incarceration.

Texas HJR166 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow bail denial for accused persons in certain violent offenses or continuous trafficking of.

Texas HJR166 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the denial of bail for individuals accused of specific violent offenses or continuous trafficking of persons. The amendment defines "violent offense" to include murder, aggravated assault against a peace officer, aggravated robbery with a firearm, and aggravated sexual assault involving serious bodily injury or a deadly weapon. A district judge may deny bail if the order is issued within seven days of incarceration.