Bill: HB 1780, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Criminal Justice
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Tony Dale
Sponsor(s)
Brian Birdwell
Bill Caption
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the Public Safety Commission is authorized to establish a reserve officer corps consisting of retired or previously commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety who retired in good standing. HB 1780 would expand the pool of eligible retirees to include all peace officers.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 1780 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
