Texas 83rd Legislative Update: HB 1440 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01440I.htm House Bill 1440 is attempting to amend the current state Penal Code to increase penalties for repeating felony offenders. A felony offender convicted for a state jail felony who has previously been convicted of any other felony would be punished for a third degree felony. The bill has […]
83rd Legislative Session Update
83rd Legislative Session Update http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB00220H.htm House Bill number 220 proposes that we take a look at consecutive criminal sentences as a result of child, elder, and/or disabled persons abuse. If the offender is found guilty multiple times for these sort of offenses, the sentences are allowed to be consecutive and/or concurrent, but only under the […]
Texas Best Lobbyist News: Texas 83rd Legislative Session Bill Update
Texas Best Lobbyist News: Texas 83rd Legislative Session Bill Update The following is a synopsis of recently filed bills in the 83rd session. H.B. 625 By: Harper-Brown Transportation Committee Report (Unamended) Recent texas legislation removed fines for driving a car without a license plate. It is clear that police officers need to be able to […]
Texas Best Lobbying News: 83rd Legislative Session will Feature Budget Talks
Texas Best Lobbying News: 83rd Legislative Session will Feature Budget Talks The following is a digest of an article that originally appeared at the Community Impact website. The Texas Lobby Group is posting this summary as a pubic service for other lobbying firms, Texas political consultants, and other interested parties. Behind all major and minor […]