Bill: HB 1372, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Transportation
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Transportation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Linda Koop
Co-Author(s)
Cindy Burkett
Mike Lang
Armando Martinez
Tom Oliverson
Sponsor(s)
Bryan Hughes
Bill Caption
Relating to information included in the curriculum of each driver
education course and driving safety course.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would require the Department of Public Safety, with consultation from members of law enforcement, to have their drivers education courses include the proper actions to take when it comes to traffic stops; as well as information pertaining to child passenger safety systems.
Vote Recommendation Notes
It is well within the proper role of the state to choose what is included in driver's education since it involves driving on Texas roads, therefore we are neutral on this bill. We suggest this bill could be improved by amending it to also include instruction on a person's rights when interacting with law enforcement during a traffic stop.
