SRC-JEC S.J.R. 3 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.J.R. 3
By: West, Royce
Criminal Justice
5/10/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

S.J.R. 3 proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to
grant pardons to persons who have received deferred adjudication. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Subsection (b), Section 11, Article IV, Texas
Constitution, to grant the governor the power, in all criminal cases,
except treason and impeachment, after order of deferred adjudication, to
grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons. 

SECTION 2.  Requires this proposed constitutional amendment to be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2003.  Sets
forth the required text of the ballot.