Bill

HB 54

87(R) - 2021
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate Criminal Justice
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate Criminal Justice
Homeland Security

Contact the Author

James Talarico

Phone:

512-463-0670

Capitol Office:

E2.712

Email:

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Negative

Author(s)

James Talarico
John H Bucy III
Celia Israel
Jarred Patterson
James White

Co-Author(s)

Sheryl Cole
Ina Minjarez
Evelina Ortega
Ana-Maria Ramos
Carl Sherman
Hubert Vo

Sponsor(s)

John Whitmire

Bill Caption

Relating to accompanying and filming peace officers of state and local law enforcement agencies for producing reality television programs.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 54 prohibits a law enforcement agency from authorizing a person to accompany and film a peace officer acting in the line of duty for the purpose of producing a reality television program.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is opposed to HB 54 which would infringe on the principles of limited government and individual liberty. Content-based discrimination of this nature is of dubious constitutionality and should be avoided. 

Contact the Author

James Talarico

Phone:

512-463-0670

Capitol Office:

E2.712

Email: