TX HB1979 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 19 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-21 - Left pending in committee
Pending: House Corrections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.

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Title

Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-03-21HouseLeft pending in committee
2019-03-21HouseTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
2019-03-21HouseConsidered in public hearing
2019-03-21HouseScheduled for public hearing on . . .
2019-03-05HouseReferred to Corrections
2019-03-05HouseRead first time
2019-02-19HouseFiled

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