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TX HB1371
Bill
Status
11/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Richard Raymond
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AI Summary
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Makes criminal history records for DWI, DWI with child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter convictions or deferred adjudications within the past 10 years publicly accessible
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Requires the Department of Public Safety to create and maintain a free public website searchable by zip code, city, county, or offender name, displaying the person's full name, aliases, last known address, physical description, and recent photograph
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Protects certain information from disclosure, including social security numbers, driver's license numbers, phone numbers, and victim-identifying information
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Mandates removal of records from the website after 10 years, upon conviction reversal on appeal, upon issuance of a nondisclosure order, or upon expunction
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Establishes a procedure for peace officers to quickly access DWI-related criminal history during traffic stops using driver's license, ID, or license plate numbers, with implementation deadline of August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
Electronic Information Systems
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/11/2025