Bill

SB 971

86(R) - 2019
Senate Criminal Justice
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate Criminal Justice
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Law Enforcement
Crimes

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Joan Huffman

Sponsor(s)

Abel Herrero
Todd Hunter

Bill Caption

Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases.

Fiscal Notes

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

Bill Analysis

SB 971 would require peace officers to be trained in recognizing and recording circumstances indicating that a victim may have been assaulted by strangulation. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 971 as it neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles.