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House sets 10% minimum bond in criminal cases; bill clears after previous‑question votes
3000891 · April 15, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 464, setting a 10% floor for bond in criminal cases, passed the House after a series of procedural votes. Proponents described it as establishing a uniform, flat 10% minimum; critics raised questions about fairness and the effect on indigent defendants.
The House approved Senate Bill 464, which establishes a minimum bond level of 10% of the face value of a bond in criminal cases, after floor debate and procedural votes.
Chairman Doggett described the bill as setting a 10% flat rate for bond. The measure was subject to a previous‑question motion, which…
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