Bill
SB 58
84(R) - 2015
Senate Transportation
Senate Transportation
Transportation & Infrastructure
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Jane Nelson
Co-Author(s)
Van Taylor
Bill Caption
Relating to the enforcement of commercial vehicle safety standards by certain counties.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill authorizes certain county sheriffs to inspect commercial vehicles to enforce federal
safety regulations.It would amend the Transportation Code, to provide that a sheriff or
deputy sheriff of a county bordering the United Mexico States or of a county with a population
of 700,000, lowered from one million.
Vote Recommendation Notes
We are neutral on this legislation. This bill would permit more areas to be able to enforce these regulations, however, this does not weigh against or in favor of any of our principles in which we provide analysis for.
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