NMO H.J.R. 15 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.J.R. 15
By: McClendon
Criminal Jurisprudence
3/14/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Current law authorizes a district judge to deny bail to persons accused of
certain felony offenses. H.J.R. 15 proposes a constitutional amendment to
authorize a district judge to deny bail to a person accused of intoxication
manslaughter after being convicted of a prior felony involving the
operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 11a(a), Article I, Texas Constitution, to
authorize a district judge, upon a hearing, and upon evidence substantially
showing the guilt of the accused of the offense, to deny bail to a person
accused of intoxication manslaughter after being convicted of a prior
felony involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.  Makes
conforming and nonsubstantive changes. 

SECTION 2.  Requires this proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted
to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 1999.  Sets forth the
required language for the ballot.