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House Bill 2448 |
House Author: Canales |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Hinojosa |
House Bill 2448 repeals a Code of Criminal Procedure provision that prohibits a surety's liability on a bail bond from being relieved if the accused is in federal custody to determine whether the accused is lawfully present in the United States. The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to make a conforming change.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "During the 85th Legislature, I signed Senate Bill 4 into law to help secure the border. I have fought—and continue to fight—to protect all Texans from dangerous cartels, smugglers, and human traffickers. Because the federal government has failed to act during the ongoing border crisis, Texas has deployed numerous resources to combat the dangers faced in border communities. House Bill 2448 would go in the wrong direction, reversing a good change made by Senate Bill 4 and facilitating the release of potentially dangerous criminals from jail. That is an objective I cannot support."