Bill: HB 3051, 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)
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.