Bill

HB 3051

85(R) - 2017
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate Criminal Justice
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate Criminal Justice

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Phil King

Sponsor(s)

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Bill Caption

Relating to the categories used to record the race or ethnicity of persons stopped for or convicted of traffic offenses.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 3051 would amend the list of race and ethnic categories in the Transportation code for the purposes of data collection at traffic stops. This would help state statute to match nationally recognized standards. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill does not have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.