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TX HB2899
TX HB2899Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway or in the commission of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition.
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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Crossed Over
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Passed
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/02/2023
06/02/2023
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 or in the commission of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to allow for the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway or in the commission of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition. The bill specifies that a peace officer shall require the vehicle to be taken to the nearest licensed vehicle storage facility unless the vehicle is seized as evidence. The owner of the impounded vehicle is liable for all removal and storage fees and must pay those fees before taking possession of the vehicle. The changes in law made by this bill apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Rhetta Bowers (D)*,
Frederick Frazier (R)*,
Bob Hall (R)*,
Ann Johnson (D)*,
Christian Manuel (D)*,
Mihaela Plesa (D)*,
Charles Cunningham (R),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
John Lujan (R),
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 06/02/2023)
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