| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
Relating to the imposition and collection of fines, fees, and court costs in criminal cases.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Under current law, certain court fees may be designated uncollectable if the person they were imposed on is deceased or serving a life sentence. HB 2441 would stipulate that court ordered fines and reimbursements may also be designated uncollectable for the same reasons. The bill would also require a court's inquiry as to whether a defendant has the ability to pay fines and costs imposed after a plea for certain offenses to be on the record.
Texas Action is neutral on HB 2441 as it is primarily administrative or procedural in nature with no connection to our liberty principles.