Texas Best Lobbyist Updates for the 83rd Session: HB 1179 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01179H.htm House Bill 1179 is proposing that the state Parks and Wildlife code be amended by ordering restitution to the owner of wildlife resources that have had land taken/used without their consent. Currently, restitution is given to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, instead of […]

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 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 […]