The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
77th Legislature
April 3, 2001
2:00 p.m. or upon final adjourn./recess
Capitol Extension, E2.028
CORRECTED MINUTES
On May 7, 2001, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
authorized the correction of the minutes for the meeting of the
House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence held on April 3, 2001.
The following are the corrected minutes for that meeting:
Pursuant to a notice posted on March 29, 2001, and the
suspension of the 5-day posting rule, the House Committee on
Criminal Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to
order by the chair, Representative Hinojosa, at 2:14 p.m.
The roll was answered as follows:
Present: Representatives Hinojosa; Dunnam; Green; Keel;
Kitchen; Martinez Fischer; Talton (7).
Absent: Representatives Garcia; Shields (2).
A quorum was present.
HB 126
The chair laid out HB 126.
The chair recognized Representative West, George "Buddy" to
explain the measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative West, George "Buddy" to
close on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1541
The chair laid out HB 1541.
The chair recognized Representative Luna, Vilma to explain the
measure.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
(Representative Shields now present.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
(Representative Garcia now present.)
The chair recognized Representative Luna, Vilma to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1976
The chair laid out HB 1976 as pending business.
The chair recognized Representative Keel to explain the measure.
Representative Keel offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Keel moved that HB 1976, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Hinojosa; Keel; Kitchen;
Martinez Fischer; Shields; Talton (6).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Dunnam; Garcia; Green (3).
HB 1415
The chair laid out HB 1415.
The chair recognized Representative Farrar to explain the
measure.
The chair recognized Representative Grusendorf.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Farrar to close on the
measure.
The chair referred the bill to the subcommittee on HB 1415.
The chair referred the bill to the subcommittee on HB 1415.
The chair named the following members to the subcommittee on HB
1415: Representative Talton, Chair; Representatives Keel and
Shields.
HB 1472
The chair laid out HB 1472.
The chair recognized Representative Gallego to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Gallego to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1499
The chair laid out HB 1499.
The chair recognized Representative Uresti to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Keel in chair.)
(Representative Hinojosa in chair.)
The chair recognized Representative Uresti to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2010
The chair laid out HB 2010.
The chair recognized Representative Uresti to explain the
measure.
The chair recognized Representative Uresti to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 878
The chair laid out HB 878.
The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain the
measure.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 313
The chair laid out HB 313.
The recognized Representative Allen to explain the measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 676 and SB 251
The chair laid out HB 676 and SB 251.
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to explain the
measure.
HB 676 was left pending without objection.
Testimony was taken on SB 251. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Keel in chair.)
(Representative Hinojosa in chair.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding HB 676 and SB 251.
(See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to close SB
251.
SB 251 was left pending without objection.
HJR 56 and HJR 59
The chair laid out HJR 56 and HJR 59.
The chair recognized Representative Dutton to explain HJR 56.
The chair recognized Representative Naishtat to explain HJR 59.
Testimony was taken on HJR 56 and HJR 59. (See attached witness
list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding HJR 56 and HJR 59.
(See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dutton to close on HJR 56
The chair recognized Representative Naishtat to close on HJR 59.
HJR 56 and HJR 59 were left pending without objection.
HB 3384
The chair laid out HB 3384.
The chair recognized Repesentative Kitchen to explain the
measure.
Representative Kitchen offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The chair recognized Representative Kitchen to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 279
The chair laid out HB 279.
The chair recognized Representative Berman to explain the
measure.
Representative Green offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Berman to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
SB 203
The chair laid out SB 203.
The chair recognized Representative Keel to explain the measure.
Representative Keel offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Keel to close on the
measure.
Representative Green moved that SB 203, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Hinojosa; Green; Keel;
Kitchen; Martinez Fischer (5).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Dunnam; Garcia; Shields; Talton
(4).
HB 510
The chair laid out HB 510.
The chair recognized Representative Olivo to explain the
measure.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
The chair recognized Representative Olivo to close on the
measure.
Representative Green moved that HB 510, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Hinojosa; Green; Kitchen;
Martinez Fischer; Shields (5).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Dunnam; Garcia; Keel; Talton
(4).
HB 1064
The chair laid out HB 1064.
The chair recognized Representative Uher to explain the measure.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Uher to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1928
The chair laid out HB 1928.
The chair recognized Representative Geren to explain the
measure.
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Geren to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1807
The chair laid out HB 1807.
The chair recognized Representative Geren to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Geren to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3358
The chair laid out HB 3358.
The chair recognized Representative Martinez Fischer to explain
the measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Senator Van de Putte.
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Martinez Fischer to close on
the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1726
The chair laid out HB 1726.
The chair recognized Representative Kitchen to explain the
measure.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Kitchen to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute is withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 171
The chair laid out HB 171.
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 173
The chair laid out HB 173.
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2207
The chair laid out HB 2207.
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2696
The chair laid out and explained HB 2696.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair closed on the measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Dunnam moved that HB 2696, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Hinojosa; Dunnam; Garcia;
Green; Kitchen; Martinez Fischer; Shields
(7).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Keel; Talton (2).
HB 2567
The chair laid out and explained HB 2567.
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair closed on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 315
The chair laid out HB 315.
The chair recognized Representative Green to explain the measure
on behalf of Representative Keel.
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Green to close on the
measure on behalf of Representative Keel.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2288
The chair laid out HB 2288.
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to explain the
measure.
Representative Dunnam offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3324
The chair laid out HB 3324.
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to explain the
measure on behalf of Representative Solomons.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to close on the
measure on behalf of Representative Solomons.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2387
The chair laid out HB 2387.
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2561
The chair laid out HB 2561.
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to explain the
measure.
Representative Dunnam offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Kitchen moved that HB 2561, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Hinojosa; Dunnam; Garcia;
Kitchen; Martinez Fischer (5).
Nays: Representative Green (1).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Keel; Shields; Talton (3).
HB 2063
The chair laid out HB 2063.
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to explain the
measure on behalf of Representative Tillery.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair acknowledged those who chose not to testify but
submitted witness affirmation forms regarding this issue. (See
attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to close the measure
on behalf of Representative Tillery.
The bill was left pending without objection.
SB 563
The chair laid out and explained SB 563.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair closed SB 563.
The bill was left pending without objection.
At 10:45 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. Juan J. Hinojosa, Chair
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Gabriel Cardenas, Clerk