Bill: HB 3063, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Agriculture & Livestock
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Yes |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Kyle Kacal
Sponsor(s)
Charles Perry
Bill Caption
Relating to agricultural liens.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3063 would clarify and extend the applicability of laws regarding the creation and priority of certain agricultural liens with regard to open storage crops and warehouses. This bill would also clarify the applicability of various protections related to agricultural liens by expanding protections for the producers of agricultural products.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill supports the principle of private property rights by clarifying the laws related to agricultural liens and increasing protections for the producers of agricultural products. For this reason, we support HB 3063.
Organizations Supporting
Corn Producers Association
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Texas Wheat Producers Association