Better By The Dozen: HB 1122 & SB 824

March 10, 2015

Kathleen Hunker

Having two jury types in Texas creates a crack in an otherwise healthy tort system, yet HB 1122 and SB 824 seek to seal that fissure.

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Texas’s fragmented bail system lacks oversight, allowing bondsmen to profit while repeat offenders cycle through release with little accountability. Statewide regulation would strengthen enforcement, improve data transparency, and better protect public safety across counties. Key Points The current regulations for bondsmen in Texas provides limited oversight and a lack of consistency, leading to incongruous enforcement...

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