Bill
HB 3492
85(R) - 2017
House Government Transparency & Operation
Senate State Affairs
House Government Transparency & Operation
Senate State Affairs
Local Government
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Author(s)
Gary Elkins
Sponsor(s)
Paul Bettencourt
Bill Caption
Relating to the authority of certain county and district clerks to obtain and retain information that identifies a person filing a document or requesting services.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3492 would allow a county clerk or district clerk in Harris County to copy or record identifying information (but not biometric information) regarding an individual who presents a document or other instrument for filing or recording to the clerk or requests or obtains an ex officio service or other public service provided by the clerk.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This a mostly procedural bill regarding permissible actions by certain county and district clerks. We see no direct connection to our liberty principles and remain neutral.
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