Bill: HB 691, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Transportation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Armando Walle
Bill Caption
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
The bill would amend the Transportation Code section 397.0125(a) to increase the civil penalty from $1,000 to not more than
$5,000, in addition to a criminal penalty, on a person who operates an automotive wrecking and
salvage yard in violation of the chapter per day.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This legislation is increasing the penalty by 500% from the current penalty in violation of the chapter. We feel that it is unnecessary for government to over-penalize a business, even at a maximum of $5,000 per day. We oppose this bill.
