Texas SJR45 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to deny bail to individuals accused of child trafficking or sexual offenses.

Texas SJR45 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Texas legislature to enact laws denying bail to individuals accused of trafficking or sexual offenses against children. This applies if the accused commits a similar offense while released on bail. A judge or magistrate must determine by a preponderance of the evidence that the accused committed the offense while on bail. The amendment will be voted on in the November 4, 2025 election.

Texas SJR45 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to deny bail to individuals accused of child trafficking or sexual offenses.

Texas SJR45 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Texas legislature to enact laws denying bail to individuals accused of trafficking or sexual offenses against children. This applies if the accused commits a similar offense while released on bail. A judge or magistrate must determine by a preponderance of the evidence that the accused committed the offense while on bail. The amendment will be voted on in the November 4, 2025 election.