The Texas Legislature was back in session Tuesday, taking up one of the emergency items Governor Greg Abbott identified in his recent State of the State address. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee heard from witnesses surrounding several proposed bills aimed at bail reform.

The Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday passed a series of bills and constitutional amendments designed to fulfill Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for bail reform.

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent people in jail.

Texas Senator Joan Huffman, who represents parts of the Houston region, said the bills will be known as "Jocelyn's law" and will have to be approved by Texas voters. Those opposed to the bill say these bills would lead to more people being detained before a trial and more potential for racial profiling.