TX HB3517 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 8 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-05-06 - Committee report sent to Calendars
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Relating to requiring a jury to consider a victim impact statement before assessing punishment in a criminal case.

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Title

Relating to requiring a jury to consider a victim impact statement before assessing punishment in a criminal case.

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-05-06HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
2013-05-05HouseCommittee report distributed
2013-05-04HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
2013-04-29HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
2013-04-29HouseConsidered in public hearing
2013-04-23HouseLeft pending in committee
2013-04-23HouseTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
2013-04-23HouseConsidered in public hearing
2013-04-23HouseScheduled for public hearing on . . .
2013-03-20HouseReferred to Criminal Jurisprudence
2013-03-20HouseRead first time
2013-03-08HouseFiled

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