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Proposed Texas Firearm Legislation SB401

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Legislation Overview

Title: Relating to the seizure of property by a peace officer.

Subject: Law Enforcement: Property Interests: Property Interests--General: Property Interests--Personal Property: CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE: PEACE OFFICERS: SEARCH WARRANTS

Description: Relating to the seizure of property by a peace officer.

Session: 85th Legislature Regular Session

Last Action: Co-author authorized

Last Action Date: February 13, 2017

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Joan Huffman (R); Juan Hinojosa (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 31)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 13, 2017 Co-author authorized
Senate Feb 1, 2017 Read first time
Senate Feb 1, 2017 Referred to State Affairs
Senate Dec 27, 2016 Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Senate Dec 27, 2016 Filed
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Dec 27, 2016 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

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Link: link to state bill page

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