Bill

HB 256

85(R) - 2017
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate Business & Commerce
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House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate Business & Commerce
Alcoholic Beverage Code

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Ana Hernandez

Sponsor(s)

John Whitmire

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of a city attorney to seek an injunction to abate a common nuisance under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Current law allows the county attorney or district attorney in a county where a common nuisance exists to sue in the name of the state to abate the nuisance. The attorney general may also sue on behalf of the state to achieve these same ends.

HB 256 would allow the city attorney in the city where a common nuisance exists to sue in the name of the city for an injunction to abate it.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill neither uplifts or offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.

Organizations Supporting

City of Fort Worth