The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

85th Legislature

August 29, 2018

10:30 a.m.

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Pursuant to a notice posted on August 14, 2018, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Moody, at 10:37 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Moody; Hunter; Hefner; and Lang.

A quorum was present.

The committee met jointly with the Committee on Corrections to hear invited testimony on the following interim charge:

Interim Charge 6: Review the Texas state jail system, including its original intent, sentencing guidelines, effectiveness, and recidivism rates. Make recommendations for changes in the state jail system that will improve outcomes.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Wilson now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 2:25 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Moody, Chair

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Rachel Wetsel, Clerk