Video & Transcript DataContr Research : 'HB1414'
TX
Texas 2025 - 89th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:30 am
House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- the Director of the Criminal Justice Project with Texas Appleseed, and I'm testifying in support of HB1414
- Justice and Equity, I'm here to express my support for HB1414.
- I urge this committee to support HB1414 and help Texans build a more equitable and efficient Texas.
- That concludes the testimony for HB1414.
- But I believe HB1414 eliminates the enhancement to a Class B misdemeanor for DWLI if the person has been
Keywords:
HB1414, driving with suspended license, criminal justice reform, financial impact on Texans, public testimony
Summary:
The meeting focused primarily on the discussion surrounding HB1414, presented by Representative Bowers on behalf of Representative Dr. Alma Allen. The bill aims to eliminate the Class B misdemeanor penalty for driving with a suspended license (DWLI) for those with prior convictions, allowing county courts to dedicate resources to more serious offenses and potentially preventing many Texans from facing excessive debt and jail time. Representatives and witnesses provided insights into the bill's implications for individuals unable to afford civil surcharges that lead to license suspensions, highlighting the financial burdens placed on lower-income families.