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TX SB653
TX SB653Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
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Introduced
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
In Committee
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems by local authorities in Texas. It amends the Transportation Code to make the use of such systems illegal and prohibits local authorities from issuing any civil or criminal charges or citations based on evidence from these systems. The bill also repeals several sections of the Transportation Code related to photographic traffic signal enforcement systems. Additionally, it clarifies the jurisdiction of justice courts and amends the Local Government Code to remove references to revenue from these enforcement systems.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Bob Hall (R)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Brian Birdwell (R),
Dawn Buckingham (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Pete Flores (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Charles Perry (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 05/10/2019)
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