House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Room E2.014 is on the Extension Second Floor (E2) Click here for Capitol Building Guide. 

 

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/schedules/html/C2202018011610001.HTM

The committee will meet to hear invited testimony only regarding the following interim charge:

• Capital Sentencing Standards: Assess developments in medical science and legal standards related to the imposition of the death penalty on defendants with serious mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Review statutorily prescribed jury instructions used during capital sentencing.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.