Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the Texas legislature to enact laws for courts to commute certain prison sentences.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Texas legislature to enact laws allowing a court to commute the punishment of certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election. If approved, it would add a new section to Article V of the Texas Constitution, enabling the legislature to create laws for such commutations.
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