BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 840
79R17653 RMB-F By: Riddle (Williams)
Committee Report (Substituted)
AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
C.S.H.B. 840 amends the definition of contraband under Article 59.01, Code of Criminal Procedure, to include property that is used in the commission of sexual performance by a child or solicitation of a minor.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Article 59.01(1), Code of Criminal Procedure, to redefine "attorney representing the state."
SECTION 2. Reenacts and amends Article 59.01(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended by Section 2.141, Chapter 198, Section 17, Chapter 257, and Section 3, Chapter 649, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, to redefine "contraband."
SECTION 3. Makes application of Article 59.01(2)(E), Code of Criminal Procedure, as added by this Act, prospective.
SECTION 4. Effective date: September 1, 2005.