Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow setting minimum bail for violent felony offenses and denying bail for those on bail for prior felonies.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Texas legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bail for persons charged with certain violent felony offenses. It also requires the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony, unless extraordinary circumstances are proven. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow setting minimum bail for violent felony offenses and denying bail for those on bail for prior felonies.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Texas legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bail for persons charged with certain violent felony offenses. It also requires the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony, unless extraordinary circumstances are proven. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.