Today, Monday, April 17, 2017, the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee will hold a public hearing on House Bill 1537, which would repeal the death penalty in Texas. The Committee has considered similar legislation sponsored by State Representative Jessica Farrar in every session since 2009.
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Texas House Committee to Hear Death Penalty Repeal Bill
Today, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee will hold a public hearing on House Bill (HB) 1527, which calls for the repeal of the death penalty in Texas. The bill is sponsored by State Representative Jessica Farrar (House District 148 – Houston).
Seeking Applications for the TCADP Lobby Corps!
TCADP is now recruiting its third class of Lobby Corps members! This dedicated group of people works with our staff and board members to advance our legislative agenda at the State Capitol. Lobby Corps members were active throughout the 2013 Texas Legislative Session, meeting regularly with legislative offices and educating our elected officials about the death […]
Seeking Applications for the TCADP Lobby Corps!
Why wait until 2015 to become involved in the political process in Texas? Apply now to join the TCADP Lobby Corps! This dedicated group of people works with our staff and board members to advance TCADP’s legislative goals. Lobby Corps members played a significant role throughout the 2013 Texas Legislative Session, meeting regularly with dozens […]
Legislators hear from Anthony Graves, other witnesses in favor of death penalty repeal
Late last night, starting around 10:50 PM and lasting until after midnight, the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee considered testimony on House Bill 1703, the death penalty repeal bill by State Representative Jessica Farrar. Representatives Alma Allen and Lon Burnam co-authored the bill. Rep. Farrar addressed three major flaws of the death penalty: the risk […]
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