By: Reynolds	H.J.R. No. 5

	A JOINT RESOLUTION
	proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail
	to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear
	and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of
	release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's
	appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person,
	including the victim of the alleged offense.
	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
	adding Section 11d to read as follows:
	Sec. 11d.  A person may be denied bail pending trial if a
	judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence
	that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to
	reasonably ensure:
	(1)  the person's appearance in court as required; or
	(2)  the safety of the community or of any person,
	including the victim of the alleged offense.
	SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
	submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 2021.
	The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
	proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing the denial
	of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by
	clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of
	release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's
	appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person,
	including the victim of the alleged offense."