86R2768 MAW-F
 
  By: Whitmire S.J.R. No. 37
 
 
 
A JOINT RESOLUTION
  proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail
  to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance
  in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the
  alleged offense.
         BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
  adding Section 11d to read as follows:
         Sec. 11d.  A person may be denied bail pending trial if a
  judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence
  that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to
  reasonably ensure:
               (1)  the person's appearance in court as required; or
               (2)  the safety of the community or the victim of the
  alleged offense.
         SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
  submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 5, 2019.
  The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
  proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing the denial
  of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's
  appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim
  of the alleged offense."