Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment for a person who has served not less than 10 years of the term.
HJR 113 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Texas legislators to create laws enabling district courts to reduce or modify prison sentences after an inmate has served at least 10 years of their term. If approved by voters, this would directly affect individuals serving lengthy prison sentences who have completed a decade of incarceration. The amendment would require the Texas legislature to pass specific laws outlining the process for courts to adjust sentences under these conditions. The proposal must be voted on by Texas residents in the November 2025 election before becoming part of the state constitution. This is a procedural step to change the state constitution, not an immediate policy change.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
lower
Mar 14, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Nicole Collier
DDemocratic
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