Texas HB2697: Relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.

What the bill says

An act relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.

From the enrolled text, May 24, 2025:

AN ACT relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Article 17.19, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: (a)[ADDED: Subject to Subsection (a-1), a][[DELETED: Any]] surety[ADDED: that wants][[DELETED: , ] [DELETED: desiring]] to surrender[ADDED: the surety's][[DELETED: his]] principal and[ADDED: has ] [ADDED: notified][[DELETED: after notifying]] the principal's attorney, if the principal is represented by an attorney, in a manner provided by Rule 21a, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, of the surety's intention to surrender the principal, may file an affidavit of[ADDED: that][[DELETED: such]] intention before the court or magistrate before which the prosecution is pending. The affidavit must (2) the name of the defendant; (3) the offense with which the defendant is charged; (4) the date of the bond; (5) the cause for the surrender; and (6) that notice of the surety's intention to surrender the principal has been given as required by this subsection[ADDED: and ] [ADDED: Subsection (a-1), if applicable]. [ADDED: (a-1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: If the offense with which the defendant is charged is ] [ADDED: classified as a felony under the Penal Code, in addition to ] [ADDED: satisfying the requirements provided by Subsection (a), a surety ] [ADDED: must, …

Sponsors

• Rafael Anchia (D, HD-103) · primary sponsor
• David Cook (R, HD-096)
• Mitch Little (R, HD-065)
• Mihaela Plesa (D, HD-070)
• Eugene Wu (D, HD-137)
• Joan Huffman (R, SD-017)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. June 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. May 26, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. May 25, 2025: Signed in the Senate
5. May 25, 2025: Signed in the House
6. May 24, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 24, 2025: Senate passage reported
8. May 23, 2025: Passed
9. May 23, 2025: Read 3rd time
10. May 23, 2025: Record vote

Votes

• Criminal Justice Committee Vote (Out of committee): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Vote (Out of committee): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (May 23, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Read 3rd time (May 23, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1784 (May 8, 2025): 114 yea, 32 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#1759 (May 8, 2025): 144 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2697?

HB2697 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.

What does HB2697 do?

In its own words: An act relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.

What is the status of HB2697?

Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB2697?

Rafael Anchia (D, HD-103), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2697?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB02697