Bill

HB 2068

86(R) - 2019
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Courts
Juries

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Poncho Nevarez

Bill Caption

Relating to exemption from jury service of tribal council members of and legislative employees for certain tribal governments.

Fiscal Notes

The Legislative Budget Board does not anticipate any significant fiscal impact to the state. 

Bill Analysis

HB 2068 would exempt documented tribal council members or employees of the legislative branch of tribal government for the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (Tigua Indian Tribe), or the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas from jury duty. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 2068 because it neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles.