Texas SB164 repeals provisions on determining lawful presence of victims, witnesses, and detainees, and amends surety relief procedures.

Texas SB164 repeals specific articles in the Code of Criminal Procedure and other statutes related to state, local, and court involvement in determining the lawful presence of victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons. It also amends the procedures for a surety to relieve themselves of their undertaking by delivering an affidavit to the sheriff and prosecuting attorney. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB164 repeals provisions on determining lawful presence of victims, witnesses, and detainees, and amends surety relief procedures.

Texas SB164 repeals specific articles in the Code of Criminal Procedure and other statutes related to state, local, and court involvement in determining the lawful presence of victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons. It also amends the procedures for a surety to relieve themselves of their undertaking by delivering an affidavit to the sheriff and prosecuting attorney. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.