Bill: SB 859, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Bryan Hughes
Bill Caption
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.
Fiscal Notes
From the Legislative Budget Board: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 859 would amend the Texas racing Act to add that one of the two ex officio members with the right to vote must be the Commissioner of Agriculture or a designee by the commissioner.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural bill that updates the membership of the Texas Racing Commission and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.