| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a
disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 2001 would allow the Texas Public Safety Commission to modify a discharge order for an officer and award back pay for all or part of the period during which a commissioned officer was suspended without pay. The bill also allows a commissioned officer who is the subject of a disciplinary action to present testimony and evidence to to the commission at a hearing on the appeal.
Texas Action supports HB 2001 on the principles of individual liberty and limited government. Allowing the commission to modify, in addition to affirm or set aside a discharge gives them greater flexibility in disciplining officers. The bill also allows basic due process for an officer to present testimony and evidence on the officer's own behalf at a hearing to appeal a disciplinary action.