bail reform

Proposition 3 requires the denial of bail for people accused of certain violent or sexual offenses if prosecutors put forth enough evidence. Experts are still divided on whether the amendment will bolster public safety and protect the due process rights of the accused.

The House advanced a measure that would ask voters to amend the state Constitution to tighten the state's bail laws, setting up a major policy win for Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Senate passed a trio of legislation from Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) on Wednesday aimed at tightening rules around bail in Texas. The proposals, which are among Gov. Greg Abbott's top priorities this year, now head to the House for consideration.

The senate committee on criminal justice is meeting Wednesday.