Poder del Gobernador sobre indultos y suspensión de sentencias en Texas

With the advice and consent of the Legislature, he may grant reprieves, commutations of punishment and pardons in cases of treason. (Feb. 15, 1876. Amended Nov. 3, 1936, Nov. 8, 1983, and Nov. 7, 1989; Subsec. (b) amended Nov. 8, 2011.) Sec. 11A. SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE; PROBATION. The Courts of the State of Texas having original jurisdiction of criminal actions shall have the power, after conviction, to suspend the imposition or execution of sentence and to place the defendant upon probation and to reimpose such sentence, under such conditions as the Legislature may prescribe. Statute text rendered on: 6/2/2024 - 122 - THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION (Added Aug. 24, 1935.) Sec. 11B. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES. (a) The legislature by law may organize and combine into one or more agencies all agencies of the state that: (1) have authority over the confinement or supervision of persons convicted of criminal offenses; (2) set standards or distribute state funds to political subdivisions that have authority over the confinement or supervision of persons convicted of criminal offenses; or (3) gather information about the administration of criminal justice. (b) The legislature by law may authorize the appointment of members of more than one department of government to serve on the governing body. (Added Nov. 7, 1989.) Sec. 12. VACANCIES IN STATE OR DISTRICT OFFICES. (a) All vacancies in State or district offices, except members of the Legislature, shall be filled unless otherwise provided by