Shortly before voting on SB 6, a paired resolution was advanced but appeared unlikely to fully pass the House after a 82-34 vote. The resolution, which in a final vote will require approval from two-thirds of the House — or 99 members, would ask Texas voters in the May election if judges could deny releasing from jail on any type of bail — cash or personal — defendants accused of high-level violent and sexual crimes.

This article was written by  JOLIE MCCULLOUGH of The Texas Tribune.  The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them – about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.  This article originally appeared at: https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/27/texas-bail-legislature/