Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants charged with a misdemeanor or state jail felony.

HB 799 requires judges to release defendants charged with misdemeanors or state jail felonies on personal bond (without requiring cash payment) unless they find the defendant poses a risk to court appearance or community safety. This applies only to arrests occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and overrides existing bond schedules or court orders for these offenses. The bill does not change the standard for denying release when safety concerns exist, but mandates personal bond as the default for eligible cases. It directly affects individuals arrested for these specific criminal charges in Texas.