Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4476 — Relating to the waiver of jurisdiction by a juvenile court for certain children who are accused of committing certain offenses involving the use or exhibition of a firearm, the mandatory transfer of jurisdiction for those children to a criminal court, and an order of expunction issued with respect to those offenses.

Last action — Left pending in committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the waiver of jurisdiction by a juvenile court for certain children who are accused of committing certain offenses involving the use or exhibition of a firearm, the mandatory transfer of jurisdiction for those children to a criminal court, and an order of expunction issued with respect to those offenses.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

  2. Vote reconsidered in committee

  3. Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

  4. Considered in public hearing

  5. Left pending in subcommittee

  6. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  7. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  8. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  9. Posting rule suspended

  10. Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker

  11. Read first time

  12. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4476 do?
Relating to the waiver of jurisdiction by a juvenile court for certain children who are accused of committing certain offenses involving the use or exhibition of a firearm, the mandatory transfer of jurisdiction for those children to a criminal court, and an order of expunction issued with respect to those offenses.
Who sponsors HB 4476?
HB 4476 is sponsored by Don McLaughlin.
What is the current status of HB 4476?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4476?
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