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TX SB385
TX SB385Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
summary
Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
04/17/2023
04/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to allow a peace officer to impound a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway, regardless of whether the offense resulted in an accident with property damage or personal injury. The bill also holds the vehicle owner liable for all removal and storage fees incurred, and the owner cannot take possession of the vehicle until those fees are paid. The changes in the law only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which is either immediately or September 1, 2023, depending on the vote of the legislature.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 04/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB385 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00385S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00385I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB00385I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00385I.htm |
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