Texas Judicial Branch

Liberty and Justice: Pretrial Practices in Texas

6/29/2026 7:42 PM

Summary

In October 2016, the Texas Judicial Council’s Criminal Justice Committee reviewed the evidence and produced a report advocating expansion of risk-informed release and personal bond. The report includes the eight recommendations.

In October 2016, the Texas Judicial Council’s Criminal Justice Committee reviewed the evidence and produced a report advocating expansion of risk-informed release and personal bond. The report includes the eight recommendations.

  • Liberty and Justice: Pretrial Practices in Texas

  • Technical Appendix

  • Summary and Conclusions