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TexasHB 269789th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.

Sponsored By: Rafael Anchía, David Cook, Joan Huffman (Republican), Mitch Little, Mihaela Plesa

Signed by Governor

Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial ReleaseCriminal Procedure--General

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New notice rules for bail sureties

Beginning September 1, 2025, bail bond backers must give notice before filing a sworn statement to surrender a defendant. They must notify the defendant’s lawyer, if there is one, using Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21a. For a felony under the Texas Penal Code, they must also notify the state prosecutor with authority over the case. The statement goes to the court or magistrate where the case is pending. It must list the court, case number, defendant, charge, bond date, reason for surrender, and confirmation of required notices.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Rafael Anchía

    House

  • David Cook

    House

  • Joan Huffman

    Republican • Senate

  • Mitch Little

    House

  • Mihaela Plesa

    House

Cosponsors

  • Gene Wu

    House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 299 • No: 2

Senate vote • 5/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/23/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/8/2025

Record vote

Yes: 144 • No: 1

House vote • 5/7/2025

Record vote

Yes: 141 • No: 1

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Criminal Jurisprudence

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Criminal Justice

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/26/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/25/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/25/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/24/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/24/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/23/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/23/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/23/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/23/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/23/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/23/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/23/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/23/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/23/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/21/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/21/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/21/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/20/2025Senate

  21. Testimony taken in committee

    5/20/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/20/2025Senate

  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/20/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Criminal Justice

    5/9/2025Senate

  25. Read first time

    5/9/2025Senate

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