S.B. No. 9 is a legislative bill aimed at amending the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Family Code to enhance the regulation of bail and improve public safety. The bill introduces new requirements for attorneys to report conditions related to pretrial intervention programs into a statewide law enforcement database within ten business days. It also expands the public safety report system to include more comprehensive information about defendants, such as their criminal history and supervision status, and facilitates the integration of jail records management systems with this report system. Additionally, the bill modifies bail procedures for defendants charged with felonies while on bail for another felony, establishing stricter conditions for release and allowing district judges to review and modify bail decisions.

Moreover, the bill imposes new reporting obligations on charitable bail organizations, requiring them to submit monthly reports detailing information about defendants for whom bail bonds were paid. It also introduces restrictions on magistrates regarding bail reductions for serious felonies and mandates that they consider public safety before releasing defendants. Victims' rights are enhanced by ensuring they are informed about bail procedures and compliance. The bill amends Section 72.038 of the Government Code to require electronic submission of bail forms for Class B misdemeanors or higher and updates the Human Resources Code to provide victims of family violence with additional legal rights information. The bill includes various effective dates for its provisions, with most taking effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 72.038 (Government Code 72)
Engrossed: Government Code 72.038 (Government Code 72)
House Committee Report: Government Code 72.038 (Government Code 72)
Enrolled: Government Code 72.038 (Government Code 72)