Bill: HB 61, 86(R) - 2019
Committee
House Transportation
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Transportation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
James White
Sponsor(s)
Robert Nichols
Bill Caption
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on escort flag
vehicles.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 61 would allow an oversized or overweight escort flag vehicle to be equipped with flashing blue and amber lights for safety purposes. The bill also includes the definition of "escort flag vehicle."
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action remains neutral on HB 61, as it does not violate any of our liberty principles.
