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.

Source URL (retrieved on 05/09/2025 07:05 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/85r/sb859?print_view=true