Bill: HB 771, 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)
Sarah Davis
Sponsor(s)
Judith Zaffirini
Bill Caption
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of
a wireless communication device is prohibited.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 771 would shift the burden of having to place signs in school zones warning of the prohibition on cell phone usage from the county/municipality to a local authority that has jurisdiction to enforce the prohibition. Effectively this transfers the responsibility to place these signs in school zones, or to approve the posting of signs by a school or school district, to local law enforcement.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action remains neutral on HB 771 as it does not directly impact any of our liberty principles.
