Bill

HCR 4

87(R) - 2021
House Corrections
House Corrections
Criminal Justice
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Federal law
Drugs  

Companion Bill

SCR 1

Contact the Author

James White

Phone:

512-463-0490

Capitol Office:

4N.5

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

James White

Bill Caption

Expressing opposition to the enactment or enforcement in Texas of a law, under a federal mandate, that automatically suspends the driver's license of an individual who is convicted of certain offenses.

Bill Analysis

HCR 4 would declare the Legislature’s opposition to the federal law encouraging each state to automatically suspend the driver’s licenses of those convicted of drug offenses. Such a declaration, along with a written statement of the Governor’s opposition and a corresponding bill, would permit Texas to opt out of the federal law.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HCR 4 because it would advance individual liberty, personal responsibility, and limited government. Texas law requires automatic driver’s license suspension for individuals convicted of any drug offense, regardless of its relationship to driving. HCR 4 would be a step toward eliminating this policy which limits the liberty of offenders beyond their original conviction and prevents them from providing for their families.

Contact the Author

James White

Phone:

512-463-0490

Capitol Office:

4N.5

Email: