89th Legislature, Regular Session
HB 4592
Relating to a hearing before bail may be denied for a defendant.
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89R1914 LHC-F By: Johnson H.B. No. 4592 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a hearing before bail may be denied for a defendant. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 17, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by adding Article 17.029 to read as follows: Art. 17.029. HEARING REQUIRED BEFORE DENIAL OF BAIL. (a) A judge or magistrate may not deny a defendant release on bail except during a hearing at which the defendant is entitled to representation by counsel. The judge or magistrate shall appoint counsel to represent the defendant at the hearing if counsel does