2005 Texas Legislation From TMRA2.org
OURS - FOR :
HB264 -
Subject: As the bill stands now it will allow anyone over the age of 21 to ride helmet free without any further restrictions. It eliminates the insurance and rider safety clauses.
HB514 -
Subject: Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way. Punishment is based on seriousness of the event.
HB2897 -
Subject: Companion bill for SB1311. Relating to the establishment of an all-terrain vehicle trail and recreational area program; providing a penalty.
HB3277 -
Subject: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for persons engaged in risky activities. Requiring Insurance companies to pay out claims for legal activities.
SB1310
Subject: Companion bill for HB264. As the bill stands now it will allow anyone over the age of 21 to ride helmet free without any further restrictions. It eliminates the insurance and rider safety clauses.
SB1311
Subject: Companion bill for HB2897. Relating to the establishment of an all-terrain vehicle trail and recreational area program; providing a penalty.
AGAINST:
HB50 -
Subject: Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated
HB309 -
Subject: Relating to the authority of certain law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated
SB25 -
Subject: Companion bill to be HB50 and HB309. Relating to the authority of certain law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated
Bills of Interest :
HB254 -
Subject: Relating to the penalties for possession of two ounces or less of marihuana.
HB823 -
Subject: Current Texas law provides a "defense to prosecution" for an offense under Texas' Unlawful Carrying of Weapons statute if you are "traveling." However, "traveling" is not defined anywhere in law, and a "defense" means that it could be up to a judge and/or jury to decide what "traveling" means - after an arrest has been made. This is problematic for both law-enforcement and law-abiding citizens. HB 823 would take important steps toward clarifying that you can carry a handgun in your vehicle for protection without a Concealed Handgun License.
HB2206 -
Subject: Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license. This works with HB254, since the feds require driver's license loss when convicted of possession.
HB2418 -
Subject: Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
SB1195 -
Subject: Companion bill to HB2418. Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
