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A JOINT RESOLUTION
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proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail |
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to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance |
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in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the |
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alleged offense. |
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by |
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adding Section 11d to read as follows: |
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Sec. 11d. The legislature by law may authorize the denial of |
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bail pending trial for a person accused of a violent or sexual |
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offense if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing |
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evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is |
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insufficient to reasonably ensure: |
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(1) the person's appearance in court as required; or |
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(2) the safety of the community or the victim of the |
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alleged offense. |
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SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be |
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submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 5, 2019. |
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The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the |
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proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing the denial |
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of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's |
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appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim |
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of the alleged offense." |