Texas SB956 requires denial of bail for those accused of certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while on bail for a similar offense.

Texas SB956 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense. The bill applies to specific offenses listed in the Penal Code, including offenses involving children under 17 years of age. A judge or magistrate must admonish the defendant that committing another offense while on bail will result in the denial of bail pending trial. The changes apply only to those arrested on or after the effective date of this Act.

Texas SB956 requires denial of bail for those accused of certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while on bail for a similar offense.

Texas SB956 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the denial of bail to a person accused of committing certain trafficking or sexual offenses against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense. The bill applies to specific offenses listed in the Penal Code, including offenses involving children under 17 years of age. A judge or magistrate must admonish the defendant that committing another offense while on bail will result in the denial of bail pending trial. The changes apply only to those arrested on or after the effective date of this Act.