Bill: SB 1742, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Borris Miles
Bill Caption
Relating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard may be operated.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, a county is permitted to adopt an ordinance authorizing the commissioners court to regulate the location of a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard. SB 1742 would also allow a county employee designated by the commissioners court to approve or reject a location.
Vote Recommendation Notes
The purpose of this bill is too allow a designated employee of the county to approve a junkyard location rather than requiring the county commissioners to meet to make the decision. Given the local and procedural nature of this bill, SB 1742 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Conference of Urban Counties
