Bill

HB 1612

85(R) - 2017
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business & Commerce
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House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate Business & Commerce
Alcoholic Beverage Code
Crimes
Drugs  

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Negative

Author(s)

Ramon Romero Jr.

Sponsor(s)

Kelly Hancock

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to offer a civil penalty in lieu of suspending a permit or license.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1612 would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to suspend a permit or license rather than giving the option of paying a civil penalty for an offense relating to controlled substances or drugs.  

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill diminishes our individual liberty and limited government principles by increasing the penalty on an alcoholic beverage permit or license holder for an offense unrelated to their profession making it much more difficult to earn a living. For this reason, we oppose HB 1612.