Changes how Texas handles criminal court bail moving forward

Understanding Bail and Bond in Texas: What Happens After You’re Charged

When a person faces criminal charges, the legal process can become overwhelming. One of the first hurdles involves bail and bond. For those charged, working with award winning Houston criminal defense lawyers Scheiner Law Group P.C is essential.  In Harris County, 70% of jail inmates are held pretrial, and the median felony bail is $10,000. Bond companies charge a 10% fee of $1,000 on average. If you post cash bond, you pay full bail, which is r…

Undocumented Immigrants Accused of Crimes Face Same Bail Restrictions as Repeat Offenders Under Texas Bill Proposal

"Too many people have been murdered because of the broken bail system that we've had," said Governor Abbott of the legislation

Texas Lawmakers Seek Increased Criminal Penalties for 'Bid-Rigging'

The law will increase the statute of limitations and make some charges a first degree felony.

New changes could be coming for Texas bail system

There are two major proposals headed back to the state Senate for review after the House made amendments.

Changes how Texas handles criminal court bail moving forward

Texas legislature considers bail reform with SB 9, SJR 5 raising public safety concerns amid jail overcrowding worries.

ACLU of Texas Comments on Passage of S.B. 9 — Bail Bill That Punishes

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas House passed Senate Bill 9 on Monday, which violates the right to a fair legal process by potentially keeping people in jail who would otherwise be able to post bond and return to their loved ones, regardless of what the judge in their case determined.