Bill: HB 1860, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

House Defense & Veterans' Affairs

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)

John Cyrier

Sponsor(s)

Jose Menendez

Bill Caption

Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1860 would amend the Government Code to permit the Adjutant General to access criminal records of an applicant for enlistment in the Texas Military Forces or employment with the Texas Military Department without signed authorization from the applicant.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill dealing with the adjutant general's authority to obtain criminal history records of individuals wishing to join or volunteer with the Texas Military Department. We remain neutral.

Organizations Supporting

Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations

Source URL (retrieved on 03/28/2024 12:03 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/85r/hb1860?print_view=true