Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1005 by Leman (Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that if a defendant is charged with an enumerated offense, including offenses related to trafficking of persons, sexual misconduct, assaults, and public indecency, the bail bond must include the address, identification number and state of issuance as shown on a valid driver's license or identification card for the defendant and any surety.
The bill would require a magistrate, upon releasing a defendant on bond, to impose certain conditions of bond if the defendant is charged with a trafficking or prostitution related offense. Under the provisions of the bill, the magistrate must order the defendant not to communicate with or go to or near the residence of the alleged victim. The bill would establish the procedures by which the magistrate may revoke the bond if the defendant violates the conditions.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant impact to counties is anticipated.