Bill: SB 860, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

Senate Business and Commerce

2nd Chamber Committee

House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Nathan Johnson
Angela Paxton

Sponsor(s)

Craig Goldman

Bill Caption

Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from vehicle towing regulations.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 860 would exempt certain car haulers from the definition of "tow truck" thereby exempting them from the Texas Towing and Booting Act. The purpose of this bill is to provide clarity in the law with respect to moving damaged vehicles from a vehicle storage facility.

Vote Recommendation Notes

As SB 860 does not pertain to the liberty principles, Texas Action is neutral on this bill.


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