Bill: HB 914, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Business and Commerce

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
No Neutral Neutral Neutral Negative Neutral

Author(s)

Ana Hernandez

Sponsor(s)

Joan Huffman

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 914 would allow a designated municipal employee to have a tow truck remove and store an illegally parked vehicle in certain regulated areas or a legally parked vehicle that has been unattended for more than 48 hours and is believed to be abandoned or a vehicle for hire operating at an airport or cruise terminal that is operating in violation of ordinance. This action may take place without assistance or authorization from a peace officer. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is opposed to HB 914 because it violates the principle of limited government, granting municipalities broad power to tow and impound vehicles. Although municipalities can regulate vehicles for hire at airports and cruise terminals, this bill grants too much authority to municipal employees and is too subjective. It is better to leave law enforcement to law enforcement officers. 


Source URL (retrieved on 03/29/2024 10:03 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/87r/hb914?print_view=true