HB150
Felonies; limitation on prosecution due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 11, 2026
House: Committee substitute printed 26106293D-H1
Chief Patron:
Wren Williams (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Limitation on prosecution of felony due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause; misdemeanors; exceptions; retaining counsel.
Provides that the speedy trial statute is tolled for not more than 30 days for the accused to retain private counsel or have counsel appointed to him pursuant to relevant law.-
Bill History
- 01/05/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103439D
- 01/05/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/19/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB150)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/11/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
- 02/11/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106293D-H1
