Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1260

Filed

Out of House Committee

Voted on by House

Out of Senate Committee

Voted on by Senate

Governor Action

Bill Becomes Law

Caption

Relating to a registration program for persons who commit certain intoxication offenses; providing criminal penalties.

Impact

This bill's passage would significantly impact state laws by introducing a centralized process for tracking individuals with DWI convictions. Specifically, it mandates that offenders comply with registration requirements which would be recorded in a central database accessible to law enforcement. Each individual subject to the registration will have to meet specific obligations regarding reporting their residence changes, and failure to comply could result in criminal penalties that correspond to the severity of their original offenses.

Summary

House Bill 1260 establishes a registration program for individuals convicted of certain intoxication offenses, specifically pertaining to driving while intoxicated (DWI). The legislation defines the terms and conditions under which individuals will be required to register, detailing the responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement authorities in managing this process. Notably, specific definitions are provided, such as 'DWI offender' and 'extrajurisdictional registrant,' clarifying the scope of the bill's application.

Contention

One point of contention surrounding HB 1260 involves the potential implications on the civil liberties of individuals required to register. Advocates for the bill argue it's a necessary measure for public safety, potentially reducing repeat offenses by increasing accountability among offenders. However, critics may express concern over the long-term stigma and consequences faced by those convicted, particularly regarding employment opportunities and their integration back into society after serving their penalties.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1518

Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.

TX HB4968

Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.

TX HB1402

Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

TX HB4642

Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB964

Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.

TX SB1179

Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB7

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB61

TX HB4886

Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB293

Relating to penalties for intimidation and harassment of election officials and election interference; creating criminal offenses.

Similar Bills

TX HB11

Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

TX SB1237

Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification cards, the driver responsibility program, and other related powers and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

TX SB1771

Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.

TX SB2048

TX HB1515

Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses and personal identification cards by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the authority of a county to provide driver's licenses and other identification certificate services.