Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4937 — Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.

Last action — Laid on the table subject to call

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Laid on the table subject to call

  2. Companion considered in lieu of

  3. Placed on General State Calendar

  4. Considered in Calendars

  5. Committee report sent to Calendars

  6. Committee report distributed

  7. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  8. Reported favorably as substituted

  9. Committee substitute considered in committee

  10. Considered in public hearing

  11. Left pending in committee

  12. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  13. Committee substitute considered in committee

  14. Considered in public hearing

  15. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  16. Referred to Corrections

  17. Read first time

  18. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4937 do?
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.
Who sponsors HB 4937?
HB 4937 is sponsored by Sam Harless and Lacey Hull.
What is the current status of HB 4937?
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 4937?
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