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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 261  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Ritter

EFFECTIVE: 05-22-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: Bernsen

House Bill 261 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify that a defendant who has been convicted of a felony, gives notice of appeal, and is eligible for release on bail may request to be transferred to the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice pending the defendant's appeal.