MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice was held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Pete Flores, Chair |
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None |
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Senator Tan Parker, Vice Chair |
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Senator Brent Hagenbuch |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa |
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Senator Joan Huffman |
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Senator Phil King |
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Senator Borris Miles |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:42 AM, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator King, Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, and Senator Parker.
The chair laid out SB 1537 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that CSSB 1537 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 993 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 993 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 693 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Flores moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 693 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1610 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Flores moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 1610 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 836 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Paxton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 836 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1563 and recognized the author, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 1563 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 906 and recognized the author, Senator Blanco, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 906 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 781 and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill.
Senator Hagenbuch sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator King to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Flores moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 781 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1637 and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill.
Senator Parker sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator King to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Flores moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
At 10:51 AM Senator Flores moved that the Committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 2:54 PM Senator Flores reconvened the meeting.
Public testimony on CSSB 1637 resumed.
The chair moved that the public testimony on CSSB 1637 be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 1637 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1321 and recognized the author, Senator Hagenbuch, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 1321 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1370 and recognized Senator Hagenbuch, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that SB 1370 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 3:55 PM Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 860 and recognized the author, Senator Flores, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 860 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1101 and recognized the author, Senator Flores, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1101 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 860.
Senator Flores moved that SB 860 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1101.
Senator Flores moved that SB 1101 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:27 PM Senator Flores resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 693.
Senator Flores moved that SB 693 do not pass but that CSSB 693 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 836.
Senator Flores moved that SB 836 do not pass but that CSSB 836 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 906.
Senator Flores moved that SB 906 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Miles moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 993.
Senator Parker moved that SB 993 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 860 was reported favorably to the Senate.
Senator Hinojosa recognized Senator Miles. Senator Miles moved to be shown voting aye on SB 860.
With the change in vote, SB 860 be reported favorably to the Senate with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Miles moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1321.
Senator Parker moved that SB 1321 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1370.
Senator Hagenbuch moved that SB 1370 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1563.
Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1563 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Miles moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1537.
Senator Miles moved that SB 1537 do not pass but that CSSB 1537 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Parker moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1610.
Senator Flores moved that SB 1610 do not pass but that CSSB 1610 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Parker moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 4:42 PM Senator Flores moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Pete Flores, Chair
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Haylee Plumley, Clerk