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Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

Jurisdiction:


Section 7. Criminal Jurisprudence — The committee shall have nine
members, with jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to:
(1) criminal law, prohibitions, standards, and penalties;
(2) probation and parole;
(3) criminal procedure in the courts of Texas;
(4) revision or amendment of the Penal Code; and
(5) the following state agencies: the Office of State Prosecuting
Attorney and the Texas State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.