Bill: HB 1178, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation	Economic Freedom	Property Rights	Personal Responsibility	Limited Government	Individual Liberty
Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral

Author(s)

Lance Gooden

Bill Caption

Relating to municipal judicial and law enforcement authority on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in a municipality.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication is anticipated on the State or local governments.

Bill Analysis

Summary: Critics assert that the lack of clarity regarding the territory of a municipality creates an impossible situation for police and courts in determining the exact location of an incident for jurisdiction purposes. HB 1178 would clarify the territorial limits of a municipality by including an entire segment of highway in the territory.

Analysis: HB 1178 does not fall under any of our liberty principles. We remain neutral on HB 1178.

Source URL (retrieved on 04/18/2024 02:04 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/83r/hb1178?print_view=true