HB 413 ensures that defendants are not held in jail before trial for longer than the maximum sentence they would face if convicted. This reform brings Texas one step closer to a justice system that values individual rights and due process over bureaucratic delay and coercion.

Preventing Government Overreach in Pretrial Detention
The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) affirms that no person should lose their freedom without conviction (Platform § I.6). HB 413 upholds this principle by prohibiting pretrial detention that exceeds the potential sentence for the alleged offense. Holding individuals for longer than their sentence violates the presumption of innocence and unjustly punishes those unable to afford bail.

A Step Toward Equitable Justice
This bill reduces the pressure on low-income defendants to accept plea deals simply to escape pretrial incarceration. It protects Texans from being punished without a trial and restores a measure of fairness to a justice system that often disproportionately harms the poor.

Protecting the Rights of the Accused
LPTexas supports judicial reforms that respect the rights of individuals and limit state coercion. HB 413 reflects our commitment to personal liberty, due process, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. It prevents government from using pretrial detention as an instrument of pressure rather than justice.

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas supports HB 413 as a necessary reform to ensure that justice delayed does not become justice denied. By ending excessive pretrial detention, this bill defends liberty, reduces coercion, and upholds the principle that punishment requires conviction. We urge lawmakers to support HB 413 and restore fairness to the criminal justice process in Texas.