Bill

HB 300

86(R) - 2019
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate Criminal Justice
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House Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate Criminal Justice
Courts
Criminal Justice

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Andrew Murr
Mike Lang

Sponsor(s)

John Whitmire

Bill Caption

Relating to inquest summary reports certified by justices of the peace.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 300 would revise procedural requirements related to evidence collection, delivery, and retention related to an inquest (investigation into the death of a person). According to the bill author's statement of intent, the purpose of this bill is to eliminate requirements which are "redundant and unnecessarily burdensome for justice and district courts." 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 300 because it is procedural in nature and neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles. To the extent that this bill may eliminate redundancies and unnecessary administrative burdens, this is likely sound public policy.