Monitoring the SessionHB 670
Filed
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
No cash bail unless a magistrate finds release won’t ensure court appearance or safety. Starts 2027.
This bill tells magistrates they must release people charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony on a personal bond, meaning no cash bail, unless the law already bars it. A magistrate can still hold the person or set cash bail only after finding that release, even with conditions, would not reasonably make sure the person shows up in court or keep the community, police and the victim safe. It overrides local bond schedules and standing orders and applies to people arrested on or after September 1, 2027.
Labels: DO-OVER. Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 799 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB670 · 2026-11-09
relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony.
No cash bail unless a magistrate finds release won’t ensure court appearance or safety. Starts 2027.
This bill tells magistrates they must release people charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony on a personal bond, meaning no cash bail, unless the law already bars it. A magistrate can still hold the person or set cash bail only after finding that release, even with conditions, would not reasonably make sure the person shows up in court or keep the community, police and the victim safe. It overrides local bond schedules and standing orders and applies to people arrested on or after September 1, 2027.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
THE TEXT
…“a magistrate shall release a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony on personal bond”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill makes release without cash bail the default for misdemeanor and state jail felony defendants, which widens release before trial.
THANK YOU FOR CHECKING THE RECEIPT
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 9, 2024 to Jun 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$85,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 8, 2024 to Jun 17, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101003930, 101054759.
$25,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Jun 24, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101003930.
$14,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to May 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101024872, 101054759.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$85,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 8, 2024 to Jun 17, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101003930, 101054759.
$25,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Jun 24, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101003930.
$14,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 1, 2024 to May 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100979067, 101024872, 101054759.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Moody, same lead author · Died in committee · reworked
Introduced textLast action, Mar 18, 2025: Left pending in committee
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:35 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
The text as introduced · 240 words
90R1069 LHC-F By: Moody H.B. No. 670 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 17, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by adding Article 17.034 to read as follows: Art. 17.034. PRESUMPTION OF RELEASE ON PERSONAL BOND OF CERTAIN DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANOR OR STATE JAIL FELONY. Notwithstanding Article 17.03(b), or a bond schedule adopted or a standing order entered by a judge, a magistrate shall release a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony on personal bond unless the release on personal bond is otherwise prohibited by law or the magistrate makes a finding that release on personal bond with or without conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure: (1) the defendant's appearance in court as required; or (2) the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a person who is arrested on or after the effective date of this Act. A person arrested before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the person was arrested, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.